How to pronounce piquing
Say it like PEE-king. Piquing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piquing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of piquing
American and British speakers say piquing in essentially the same way: /ˈpikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpiːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-king.
What does piquing mean?
- present participle and gerund of pique How to pronounce pique
Words that rhyme with piquing
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Questions about saying piquing
How do you pronounce piquing?
Say PEE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piquing?
Piquing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say piquing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpiːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.