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