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