How to pronounce racking
Say it like RAK-ing. Racking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK).
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- RAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racking
American and British speakers say racking in essentially the same way: /ˈrækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK-ing.
What does racking mean?
- A method of asphalt shingle application, whereby shingle courses are applied vertically, up the roof rather than laterally across and up.
- spun yarn used in racking ropes
- The process of clarifying, and thereby deterring further fermentation of, beer, wine or cider by draining or siphoning it from the dregs.
- present participle and gerund of rack How to pronounce rack
- Alternative spelling of wracking.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with racking
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Questions about saying racking
How do you pronounce racking?
Say RAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racking?
Racking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK). Broken into parts: RAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say racking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.