How to Pronounce Balking

To pronounce "balking", say BALK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BALK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “balking”

"balking" has 2 syllables: balk-ing. It rhymes with mocking and shocking, if that helps it stick.

What does balking mean?

verb

  1. To pass over or by.
  2. To omit, miss or overlook by chance.

verb

  1. To indicate to fishermen, by shouts or signals from shore, the direction taken by the shoals of herring.

noun

  1. A frustration or disappointment; a check.

Synonyms

avoidrefuseshirkshunbafflefoilfrustratethwart

Words that rhyme with balking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mockingshockingstalkingdockinggawkingsquawkingknockingtalkingrockingunlockingblockingflocking

Related words

balkyintractablechequingcheckingcheckercheckback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "balking"?▾

"Balking" has 2 syllables: balk · ing.

What does "balking" mean?▾

Balking: To pass over or by.

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