How to Pronounce "parking"
word
/ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/
PAR-king
/pˈɑːkɪŋ/
PAH-king
Definition
Parking is the act of leaving a vehicle in a place for a period of time, or the area where vehicles can be left. It is commonly used in signs, rules, and everyday talk about cars.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/
British English
/pˈɑːkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-king
UK
PAH-king
Listen in Context
There is no parking in front of the hospital.
We found a free parking space near the store.
The hotel offers free parking for guests.
Good luck finding parking downtown on a Friday night.