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