How to pronounce stalking
Say it like STAW-king. Stalking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW).
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- STAW
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWSay 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 stalking
American and British speakers say stalking in essentially the same way: /ˈstɔkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAW-king.
What does stalking mean?
- a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
- the act of following prey stealthily
Words that rhyme with stalking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stalking.
Questions about saying stalking
How do you pronounce stalking?
Say STAW-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalking?
Stalking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW). Broken into parts: STAW · king.
Do Americans and Brits say stalking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɔkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.