How to Pronounce Hacking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhækɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hacking”

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

What does hacking mean?

verb

  1. To chop or cut down in a rough manner.

    “They hacked the brush down and made their way through the jungle.”

  2. To cough noisily.

    “This cold is awful. I can't stop hacking.”

verb

  1. To lay (bricks) on a rack to dry.
  2. To keep (young hawks) in a state of partial freedom, before they are trained.

verb

  1. To make common or cliched; to vulgarise.
  2. To ride a horse at a regular pace; to ride on a road (as opposed to riding cross-country etc.).

Synonyms

crackfrobtweak

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Words that rhyme with hacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwracking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hacking"?▾

"Hacking" has 2 syllables: hack · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hacking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hacking" is /ˈhækɪŋ/.

What does "hacking" mean?▾

Hacking: To chop or cut down in a rough manner.

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