How to Pronounce Cranking

To pronounce "cranking", say CRANK-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

8

Letters

CRANK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “cranking”

"cranking" has 2 syllables: crank-ing. It rhymes with ranking and spanking, if that helps it stick.

What does cranking mean?

verb

  1. To turn by means of a crank.

    “Motorists had to crank their engine by hand.”

  2. To turn a crank.

    “He's been cranking all day and yet it refuses to crank.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is cranked.

Words that rhyme with cranking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankingspankingyankingblankingthankingclankingoutflankingbankingplankingfrankingtankingpranking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cranking"?▾

"Cranking" has 2 syllables: crank · ing.

What does "cranking" mean?▾

Cranking: To turn by means of a crank.

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