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