How to Pronounce "spanks"
word
ˈspæŋk
SPANGK
spˈæŋks
SPANGKS
Definition
Hits someone, usually a child, on the bottom as a punishment, typically using an open hand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspæŋk
British English
spˈæŋks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPANGK
UK
SPANGKS
Listen in Context
He spanks his son for breaking the vase.
The teacher never spanks the children.
If you touch the stove again, Mom spanks you.
My dad rarely spanks us, but when he does, we know it's serious.