How to Pronounce Pecking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pecking”

"pecking" has 2 syllables: peck-ing. It rhymes with necking and decking, if that helps it stick.

What does pecking mean?

verb

  1. To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).

    “The birds pecked at their food.”

  2. To form by striking with the beak or a pointed instrument.

    “to peck a hole in a tree”

verb

  1. To throw.
  2. To lurch forward; especially, of a horse, to stumble after hitting the ground with the toe instead of the flat of the foot.

noun

  1. The act by which something is pecked.

    “the peckings of hungry chickens”

  2. The ancient skill of shaping stone into tools, containers, or artworks.

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Words that rhyme with pecking

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neckingdeckingwreckingcheckingtrekkingfleckingspeckingbeckingrecking

Related words

beakflockbatchpothatfulstacknagpick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pecking"?▾

"Pecking" has 2 syllables: peck · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pecking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pecking" is /ˈpɛkɪŋ/.

What does "pecking" mean?▾

Pecking: To strike or pierce with the beak or bill (of a bird).

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