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