The word "Eriking" is spelled with a capital "E" followed by "riking". The IPA transcription for this word is /ˈerɪkɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, as in "bed". The second syllable has a long "i" sound, as in "kite", followed by a short "i" sound, as in "it". The final syllable is pronounced with a hard "ng" sound, as in "king". The spelling of "Eriking" reflects its origin as a compound of the name "Eric" and the suffix "-ing".