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