How to Pronounce Cracking

To pronounce "cracking", say CRACK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹækɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɹækɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cracking”

"cracking" has 2 syllables: crack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does cracking mean?

verb

  1. To form cracks.

    “It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack.”

  2. To break apart under pressure.

    “When I tried to stand on the chair, it cracked.”

noun

  1. The thermal decomposition of a substance, especially that of crude petroleum in order to produce petrol / gasoline.
  2. The formation of cracks on a surface.

adjective

  1. Great.

    “The race started at a cracking pace.”

  2. Enjoyable.

    “We had a cracking time.”

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Words that rhyme with cracking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwrackingwisecracking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cracking"?▾

"Cracking" has 2 syllables: crack · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "cracking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cracking" is /ˈkɹækɪŋ/.

What does "cracking" mean?▾

Cracking: To form cracks.

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