acting

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/

Syllables ac·ting

Stress AC-ting

Phonics Breakdown

act

/ækt/

short a

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the art or job of performing in plays, movies, or shows

Sound Reference

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act=/ækt/(act) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She is studying acting at a drama school.