How to Pronounce Racking

To pronounce "racking", say RACK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

RACK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “racking”

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

Sounds exactly like: wracking — easy to mix up when writing.

What does racking mean?

verb

  1. To place in or hang on a rack.
  2. To torture (someone) on the rack.

verb

  1. To stretch a person's joints.

verb

  1. To drive; move; go forward rapidly; stir
  2. To fly, as vapour or broken clouds

Synonyms

rack upshear

Words that rhyme with racking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwrackingwisecracking

Related words

wrenchingpainfulrafteringrakeroofagerafterratchetwrack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "racking"?▾

"Racking" has 2 syllables: rack · ing.

What does "racking" mean?▾

Racking: To place in or hang on a rack.

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