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