How to pronounce wracking
Say it like RAK-ing. Wracking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK).
- RAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wracking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay 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 wracking
American and British speakers say wracking in essentially the same way: /ˈrækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK-ing.
What does wracking mean?
- present participle and gerund of wrack How to pronounce wrack
Words that rhyme with wracking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wracking.
Words that sound like wracking
Questions about saying wracking
How do you pronounce wracking?
Say RAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wracking?
Wracking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK). Broken into parts: RAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wracking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wracking?
Wracking sounds the same as racking in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.