How to Pronounce "shanked"
word
ˈʃæŋk
SHANKT
ʃˈæŋk
SHANKT
Definition
'Shanked' usually means to stab someone with a sharp object, especially in prison slang. In sports, it also means to hit or kick a ball incorrectly, so it goes in the wrong direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæŋk
British English
ʃˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHANKT
UK
SHANKT
Listen in Context
He shanked the ball and it went out of bounds.
The prisoner was shanked during a fight.
She accidentally shanked her golf shot.
Dude, I totally shanked that penalty kick!