How to Pronounce Necklacing

To pronounce "necklacing", say NECKL-ac-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

NECKL-ac-ing

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"necklacing" has 3 syllables: neckl-ac-ing.

What does necklacing mean?

verb

  1. To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

noun

  1. A method of informal execution using a burning necklace (petrol filled tyre); in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

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How many syllables are in "necklacing"?▾

"Necklacing" has 3 syllables: neckl · ac · ing.

What does "necklacing" mean?▾

Necklacing: To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

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