How to pronounce perking
Say it like PUR-king. Perking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-king.
What does perking mean?
- present participle and gerund of perk How to pronounce perk
- The act of something being perked.
Words that rhyme with perking
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Questions about saying perking
How do you pronounce perking?
Say PUR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perking?
Perking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · king.
Is perking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːkɪŋ/ (PUR-king).