How to pronounce sacking
Say it like SAK-ing. Sacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
- SAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay 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 sacking
American and British speakers say sacking in essentially the same way: /ˈsækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-ing.
What does sacking mean?
- Cheap rough cloth such as would be used to make bags (sacks).“The farmer grabbed a handful of sacking and rubbed down the cow.”
- Firing or termination of an employee.“He followed his sacking with a good drink.”
- present participle and gerund of sack How to pronounce sack
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sacking.
Questions about saying sacking
How do you pronounce sacking?
Say SAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacking?
Sacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.