How to pronounce pecking
Say it like PEK-ing. Pecking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
- PEK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pecking
American and British speakers say pecking in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɛkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEK-ing.
What does pecking mean?
- present participle and gerund of peck How to pronounce peck
- The act by which something is pecked.“the peckings of hungry chickens”
- The ancient skill of shaping stone into tools, containers, or artworks.
Words that rhyme with pecking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pecking.
Questions about saying pecking
How do you pronounce pecking?
Say PEK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pecking?
Pecking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pecking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.