How to pronounce reeking
Say it like REE-king. Reeking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reeking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reeking
American and British speakers say reeking in essentially the same way: /ˈrikɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈriːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-king.
What does reeking mean?
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Words that rhyme with reeking
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Questions about saying reeking
How do you pronounce reeking?
Say REE-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈriːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reeking?
Reeking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · king.
Do Americans and Brits say reeking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrikɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈriːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.