How to Pronounce "milking"
word
/ˈmɪɫkɪŋ/
MIL-king
/mˈɪlkɪŋ/
MIL-king
Definition
The act of getting milk from an animal, usually a cow or goat, by squeezing or using a machine. Can also refer to taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɪɫkɪŋ/
British English
/mˈɪlkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIL-king
UK
MIL-king
Listen in Context
The farmer is milking the cows.
Milking a goat can be hard at first.
She is learning about milking in agricultural class.
He keeps milking the situation for sympathy.