How to pronounce sharking
Say it like SHAR-king. Sharking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sharking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-king.
What does sharking mean?
- present participle and gerund of shark How to pronounce shark
- The act of one who sharks (in any sense)
Words that rhyme with sharking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sharking.
Questions about saying sharking
How do you pronounce sharking?
Say SHAR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharking?
Sharking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · king.
Is sharking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/ (SHAH-king).