How to pronounce tracking
Say it like TRAK-ing. Tracking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
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- TRAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tracking
American and British speakers say tracking in essentially the same way: /ˈtrækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-ing.
What does tracking mean?
- the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
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Words that rhyme with tracking
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Questions about saying tracking
How do you pronounce tracking?
Say TRAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracking?
Tracking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tracking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.