Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

banking

/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
ban-king
IPA
/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The business of managing a bank.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The occupation of managing or working in a bank.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Investment banking.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A horizontal turn.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A mechanical component to prevent vibration in a timepiece, etc.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The practice of assisting a train up a steep incline (called a bank) with another locomotive at the rear.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of bank

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How do you pronounce banking?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/.
What does banking mean?
The business of managing a bank.

How to pronounce banking

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “banking” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.