How to pronounce stoking
Say it like STOH-king. Stoking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stoking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-king.
What does stoking mean?
- present participle and gerund of stoke How to pronounce stoke
- The act by which something is stoked.
Words that rhyme with stoking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stoking.
Questions about saying stoking
How do you pronounce stoking?
Say STOH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoking?
Stoking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · king.
Is stoking pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstəʊkɪŋ/ (STOH-king).