How to Pronounce Wracking

To pronounce "wracking", say WRACK-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

8

Letters

WRACK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “wracking”

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

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

What does wracking 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

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Words that rhyme with wracking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwisecracking

Related words

wreckrackwringingwrithingrackingwringwrenchingstraining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wracking"?▾

"Wracking" has 2 syllables: wrack · ing.

What does "wracking" mean?▾

Wracking: To place in or hang on a rack.

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