How to pronounce sparking
Say it like SPAR-king. Sparking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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- SPAR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARSay 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 sparking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAH-king.
What does sparking mean?
Words that rhyme with sparking
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Questions about saying sparking
How do you pronounce sparking?
Say SPAR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɑːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparking?
Sparking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · king.
Is sparking 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 /ˈspɑːkɪŋ/ (SPAH-king).