How to pronounce trekking
Say it like TREK-ing. Trekking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREK).
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- TREK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trekking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trekking
American and British speakers say trekking in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrɛkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREK-ing.
What does trekking mean?
- present participle and gerund of trek How to pronounce trek
- Walking in the countryside for pleasure or sport, usually for a longer period of time than for hiking.
Words that rhyme with trekking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trekking.
Questions about saying trekking
How do you pronounce trekking?
Say TREK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trekking?
Trekking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREK). Broken into parts: TREK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trekking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.