How to pronounce plucking
Say it like PLUHK-ing. Plucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHK).
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- PLUHK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plucking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plucking
American and British speakers say plucking in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHK-ing.
What does plucking mean?
- present participle and gerund of pluck How to pronounce pluck
- An act in which something is plucked.
- A fragment of something obtained by plucking.
- The undesirable situation in which printed ink becomes detached from the paper.
Words that rhyme with plucking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plucking.
Questions about saying plucking
How do you pronounce plucking?
Say PLUHK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plucking?
Plucking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHK). Broken into parts: PLUHK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say plucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.