How to Pronounce "shanking"

word

ˈʃæŋk

SHANG-king

ʃˈæŋk

SHANG-king

Definition

In golf and some other sports, 'shanking' means hitting the ball with the wrong part of the club, usually the shaft or heel, causing an off-target shot.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈʃæŋk

British English

ʃˈæŋk

Simplified Pronunciation

SHANG-king

Listen in Context

He kept shanking the ball during practice.

Shanking is a common mistake for new golfers.

After shanking twice, she felt frustrated.

He's been shanking more than usual lately—time for a lesson!