How to pronounce spankingly
Say it like SPANG-king-lee. Spankingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG).
- SPANG
- king
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spankingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spankingly
American and British speakers say spankingly in essentially the same way: /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG-king-lee.
What does spankingly mean?
- In a spanking manner; vigorously; freshly.
Where does spankingly come from?
From spanking + -ly.
Questions about saying spankingly
How do you pronounce spankingly?
Say SPANG-king-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spankingly?
Spankingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG). Broken into parts: SPANG · king · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say spankingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈspæŋkɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.