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