How to pronounce prickings
Say it like PRIK-ingz. Prickings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
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- PRIK
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prickings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prickings
American and British speakers say prickings in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪkɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈprɪkɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIK-ingz.
What does prickings mean?
- plural of pricking How to pronounce pricking
Questions about saying prickings
How do you pronounce prickings?
Say PRIK-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prickings?
Prickings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say prickings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪkɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪkɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.