How to Pronounce "licking"
word
/ˈɫɪkɪŋ/
LI-king
/lˈɪkɪŋ/
LI-king
Definition
The act of passing the tongue over something to taste, clean, or show affection. It can also refer informally to a big defeat.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɪkɪŋ/
British English
/lˈɪkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LI-king
UK
LI-king
Listen in Context
The cat gave the kitten a gentle licking.
He got a licking from the dog when he came home.
She enjoyed the ice cream with slow licking.
We took a real licking in that soccer match last night.