How to Pronounce "wreaking"
word
ˈɹikɪŋ
REE-king
ɹˈiːkɪŋ
ree-KING
Definition
'Wreaking' means causing or inflicting serious damage, destruction, harm, or chaos. It is commonly used with negative things, like 'wreaking havoc' or 'wreaking damage.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹikɪŋ
British English
ɹˈiːkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-king
UK
ree-KING
Listen in Context
The storm is wreaking damage across the city.
The fire is wreaking destruction in the forest.
The new virus is wreaking havoc on the population.
Wild animals are wreaking havoc in the neighborhood at night.