How to pronounce restocking
Say it like ree-STOK-ing. Restocking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOK).
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- ree
- STOK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restocking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of restocking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ree-STOK-ing.
What does restocking mean?
- present participle and gerund of restock How to pronounce restock
- An act of replenishing stock.“The new product sold so rapidly that the shelves needed two restockings in a day.”
Words that rhyme with restocking
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Questions about saying restocking
How do you pronounce restocking?
Say ree-STOK-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈstɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈstɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restocking?
Restocking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOK). Broken into parts: ree · STOK · ing.
Is restocking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /riˈstɒkɪŋ/ (ree-STOK-ing).