How to pronounce pricking
Say it like PRIK-ing. Pricking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
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- PRIK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pricking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIKSay this part loudest and longest. 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 pricking
American and British speakers say pricking in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈprɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIK-ing.
What does pricking mean?
- present participle and gerund of prick
- That pricks; pricky“pricking pains”
- The act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp point.“The prickings of thorns”
- A sensation that pricks, or causes sharp emotional pain.“the prickings of conscience”
- The driving of a nail into a horse's foot so as to produce lameness.
Words that rhyme with pricking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pricking.
Questions about saying pricking
How do you pronounce pricking?
Say PRIK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pricking?
Pricking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pricking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈprɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.