How to Pronounce Muckraking

To pronounce "muckraking", say MUCKR-ak-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

MUCKR-ak-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “muckraking”

"muckraking" has 3 syllables: muckr-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does muckraking mean?

verb

  1. To search for and expose corruption or scandal, especially as a form of investigative journalism.

Words that rhyme with muckraking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingraking

Related words

scandalmongeringexposessteffensmuckingjournalisticinvestigativejournalismactivism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "muckraking"?▾

"Muckraking" has 3 syllables: muckr · ak · ing.

What does "muckraking" mean?▾

Muckraking: To search for and expose corruption or scandal, especially as a form of investigative journalism.

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