How to pronounce stroking
Say it like STROH-king. Stroking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stroking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay 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 stroking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROH-king.
What does stroking mean?
- present participle and gerund of stroke How to pronounce stroke
- The act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
- The act of laying small gathers (plaits) in cloth in regular order.
Words that rhyme with stroking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stroking.
Questions about saying stroking
How do you pronounce stroking?
Say STROH-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stroking?
Stroking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · king.
Is stroking 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 /ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/ (STROH-king).