How to pronounce racketeering
Say it like rak-ih-TIR-ing. Racketeering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIR).
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- rak
- ih
- TIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racketeering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TIRSay 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 racketeering
American and British speakers say racketeering in essentially the same way: /ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rak-ih-TIR-ing.
What does racketeering mean?
- The criminal action of being involved in a racket; especially, directing it.
- present participle and gerund of racketeer How to pronounce racketeer
Where does racketeering come from?
Coined by the Employers' Association of Chicago in June 1927 in a statement about the influence of organized crime in the Teamsters union.
Words that rhyme with racketeering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of racketeering.
Questions about saying racketeering
How do you pronounce racketeering?
Say rak-ih-TIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racketeering?
Racketeering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIR). Broken into parts: rak · ih · TIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say racketeering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.