How to Pronounce "wracking"

word

ˈɹækɪŋ

RAK-ing

ɹˈækɪŋ

RAK-ing

Definition

Causing intense pain, stress, or destruction, often used in expressions like 'wracking pain' or 'nerve-wracking' to describe something very distressing or destructive.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɹækɪŋ

British English

ɹˈækɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

RAK-ing

Listen in Context

She felt wracking pain after the accident.

This is a wracking situation for the whole family.

He went through wracking stress during the exam.

Waiting for the test results was absolutely wracking.