How to pronounce picking
Say it like PIK-ing. Picking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of picking
American and British speakers say picking in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-ing.
What does picking mean?
- the quantity of a crop that is harvested“he sent the first picking of berries to the market”“it was the biggest peach pick in years”
- the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)
Words that rhyme with picking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of picking.
Questions about saying picking
How do you pronounce picking?
Say PIK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picking?
Picking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say picking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.