How to pronounce wrecking
Say it like REK-ing. Wrecking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrecking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay 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 wrecking
American and British speakers say wrecking in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-ing.
What does wrecking mean?
- present participle and gerund of wreck How to pronounce wreck
- The act by which something is wrecked.
Questions about saying wrecking
How do you pronounce wrecking?
Say REK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrecking?
Wrecking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wrecking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.