How to pronounce smacking
Say it like SMAK-ing. Smacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAK).
- SMAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of smacking
American and British speakers say smacking in essentially the same way: /ˈsmækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsmækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMAK-ing.
What does smacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of smack How to pronounce smack
- A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked.
- That resounds with a loud smack or series of smacks.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with smacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smacking.
Questions about saying smacking
How do you pronounce smacking?
Say SMAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smacking?
Smacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAK). Broken into parts: SMAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say smacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsmækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.