How to Pronounce Waking

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈweɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “waking”

"waking" has 2 syllables: wak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does waking mean?

verb

  1. (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

    “I woke up at four o'clock this morning.”

  2. (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

    “The neighbour's car alarm woke me from a strange dream.”

noun

  1. The act of becoming awake from sleep, or a period of time spent awake.

adjective

  1. Occurring during wakefulness.

Words that rhyme with waking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingraking

Related words

awakeawakenawakeningactivatealarmrevivingwalkingwalk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waking"?▾

"Waking" has 2 syllables: wak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "waking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "waking" is /ˈweɪkɪŋ/.

What does "waking" mean?▾

Waking: (often followed by up) To stop sleeping.

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