stocking

/ˈstɑkɪŋ/

Syllables stock·ing

Stress STOCK-ing

Phonics Breakdown

stock

/stɑk/

short o

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

a close-fitting garment covering the foot and lower leg

Sound Reference

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stock=/stɑk/(stock) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She hung a red stocking by the fireplace.