How to pronounce politicking
Say it like POL-uh-tik-ing. Politicking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- uh
- tik
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politicking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay 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.
- tikGive this part a little weight. 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 politicking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-uh-tik-ing.
What does politicking mean?
- present participle and gerund of politic How to pronounce politic
- present participle and gerund of politick
Where does politicking come from?
From politic + -ing.
Questions about saying politicking
How do you pronounce politicking?
Say POL-uh-tik-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləˌtɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒləˌtɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politicking?
Politicking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · uh · tik · ing.
Is politicking 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 /ˈpɒləˌtɪkɪŋ/ (POL-uh-tik-ing).