How to pronounce pocketing
Say it like POK-uh-ting. Pocketing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK).
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- POK
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pocketing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pocketing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POK-uh-ting.
What does pocketing mean?
- The act of something being taken (usually illicitly purloined).
- Material used for making pockets for clothing.
- A structure resembling a pocket or pouch.
- present participle and gerund of pocket How to pronounce pocket
Questions about saying pocketing
How do you pronounce pocketing?
Say POK-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑkətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒkətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pocketing?
Pocketing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK). Broken into parts: POK · uh · ting.
Is pocketing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒkətɪŋ/ (POK-uh-ting).