To pronounce "speaking", say SPEAK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspiːˌkiŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/
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"speaking" has 2 syllables: speak-ing. It rhymes with seeking and creaking, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“one's normal speaking voice”
“The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.”
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"Speaking" has 2 syllables: speak · ing.
The IPA transcription of "speaking" is /ˈspiːˌkiŋ/.
Speaking: Used in speaking.
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