How to pronounce puking
Say it like PYOO-king. Puking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puking
American and British speakers say puking in essentially the same way: /ˈpjuˌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpjuːˌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-king.
What does puking mean?
- present participle and gerund of puke How to pronounce puke
- The act of one who pukes or vomits.
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Questions about saying puking
How do you pronounce puking?
Say PYOO-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjuˌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːˌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puking?
Puking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · king.
Do Americans and Brits say puking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjuˌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːˌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.