Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chalking

/tʃˈɔkɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.23 in modern English

Syllables
chalk-ing
IPA
/tʃˈɔkɪŋ/
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something chalked on a surface.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The appearance of non-gloss paint on an exterior surface due to chemical deterioration and removal by weather.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of chalk

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How do you pronounce chalking?
The recorded pronunciation is /tʃˈɔkɪŋ/.
What does chalking mean?
Something chalked on a surface.

How to pronounce chalking

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/tʃˈɔkɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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