How to Pronounce "whacking"
word
/ˈhwækɪŋ/, /ˈwækɪŋ/
WAK-ing
/wˈækɪŋ/
WAK-ing
Definition
'Whacking' is the action of hitting something with force, usually making a loud noise. It is often used informally and can describe both literal and exaggerated hits.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwækɪŋ/, /ˈwækɪŋ/
British English
/wˈækɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAK-ing
UK
WAK-ing
Listen in Context
He was whacking the ball with a stick.
She kept whacking the door but nobody answered.
Stop whacking your brother!
That show was a whacking success!