How to Pronounce Forking

To pronounce "forking", say FORK-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

FORK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “forking”

"forking" has 2 syllables: fork-ing. It rhymes with corking and torquing, if that helps it stick.

What does forking mean?

verb

  1. To divide into two or more branches.

    “A road, a tree, or a stream forks.”

  2. To move with a fork (as hay or food).

verb

  1. To bale a shaft dry.

noun

  1. Division into forks

    “the forkings of a road, or of a deer's antlers”

Words that rhyme with forking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corkingtorquingdorking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forking"?▾

"Forking" has 2 syllables: fork · ing.

What does "forking" mean?▾

Forking: To divide into two or more branches.

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