How to pronounce spanking
Say it like SPANG-king. Spanking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG).
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- SPANG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spanking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spanking
American and British speakers say spanking in essentially the same way: /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG-king.
What does spanking mean?
- present participle of spank How to pronounce spank
- Fast and energetic.“a spanking pace”
- Brisk and fresh.
- An intensifier.
Where does spanking come from?
From spank (“to move energetically”) + -ing.
Words that rhyme with spanking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spanking.
Questions about saying spanking
How do you pronounce spanking?
Say SPANG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spanking?
Spanking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG). Broken into parts: SPANG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say spanking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.