How to Pronounce Faking

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfeɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “faking”

"faking" has 2 syllables: fak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does faking mean?

verb

  1. To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.
  2. To modify fraudulently, so as to make an object appear better or other than it really is

verb

  1. To coil (a rope, line, or hawser), by winding alternately in opposite directions, in layers usually of zigzag or figure of eight form, to prevent twisting when running out.

Synonyms

pass offposeadulterate

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Words that rhyme with faking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingraking

Related words

phoneyfauxphonybogusshamfalsifyartificialimposter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faking"?▾

"Faking" has 2 syllables: fak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "faking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "faking" is /ˈfeɪkɪŋ/.

What does "faking" mean?▾

Faking: To cheat; to swindle; to steal; to rob.

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