To pronounce "lacking", say LACK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LACK-ing
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"lacking" has 2 syllables: lack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lacking" has 2 syllables: lack · ing.
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