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How to Pronounce "cranking"

word

ˈkɹæŋkɪŋ
KRANG-king
kɹˈæŋkɪŋ
krang-KING

Definition

Turning or rotating a handle or lever, often to start a machine. Informally, it can mean doing something energetically or at a fast pace, like 'cranking out work.'

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkɹæŋkɪŋ

British English

kɹˈæŋkɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KRANG-king

UK

krang-KING

Listen in Context

He is cranking the old car to start it.

She was cranking the music up in her room.

They kept cranking the handle until water came out.

I've been cranking out reports all week.