How to pronounce snacking
Say it like SNAK-ing. Snacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAK).
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- SNAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNAKSay 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 snacking
American and British speakers say snacking in essentially the same way: /ˈsnækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsnækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNAK-ing.
What does snacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of snack How to pronounce snack
Words that rhyme with snacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snacking.
Questions about saying snacking
How do you pronounce snacking?
Say SNAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsnækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snacking?
Snacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNAK). Broken into parts: SNAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say snacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsnækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.