How to pronounce spiking
Say it like SPY-king. Spiking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spiking
American and British speakers say spiking in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-king.
What does spiking mean?
- spiky
- protruding like a spike.
- Associated with or causing one or more sudden sharp increases.
- present participle and gerund of spike How to pronounce spike
- The act by which something is spiked.
Words that rhyme with spiking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiking.
Questions about saying spiking
How do you pronounce spiking?
Say SPY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiking?
Spiking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say spiking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.