How to pronounce whacking
Say it like WAK-ing. Whacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
- WAK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whacking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay 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 whacking
American and British speakers say whacking in essentially the same way: /ˈwækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAK-ing.
What does whacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of whack How to pronounce whack
- Exceptionally large; whopping (often followed by an adjective such as great or big).
- A beating.
- Alternative form of waacking (“dance style”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with whacking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whacking.
Questions about saying whacking
How do you pronounce whacking?
Say WAK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whacking?
Whacking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say whacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.