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