How to Pronounce Stocking

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɒkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stocking”

"stocking" has 2 syllables: stock-ing. It rhymes with mocking and shocking, if that helps it stick.

What does stocking mean?

noun

  1. A soft garment, usually knit or woven, worn on the foot and lower leg under shoes or other footwear.

    “a pair of stockings”

  2. A broad ring of a different fur colour on the lower part of the leg of a quadruped.

Words that rhyme with stocking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mockingshockingstalkingdockinggawkingbalkingsquawkingknockingtalkingrockingunlockingblocking

Related words

unshodunshoedsockslippershoepantyhosebottomneedle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stocking"?▾

"Stocking" has 2 syllables: stock · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stocking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stocking" is /ˈstɒkɪŋ/.

What does "stocking" mean?▾

Stocking: A soft garment, usually knit or woven, worn on the foot and lower leg under shoes or other footwear.

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