How to pronounce stacking
Say it like STAK-ing. Stacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAK).
- STAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAKSay 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 stacking
American and British speakers say stacking in essentially the same way: /ˈstækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAK-ing.
What does stacking mean?
- The act by which something is stacked.“the number of possible stackings of eight boxes”
- Sport stacking.
- A stacked arrangement of often aromatic molecules, adopted due to interatomic interactions.
- present participle and gerund of stack How to pronounce stack
Where does stacking come from?
By surface analysis, stack + -ing.
Words that rhyme with stacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stacking.
Questions about saying stacking
How do you pronounce stacking?
Say STAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stacking?
Stacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAK). Broken into parts: STAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.