How to Pronounce "shellacking"
word
ˌʃɛˈɫækɪŋ
shuh-LAK-ing
ʃˈɛlækɪŋ
she-LAK-ing
Definition
A 'shellacking' is an informal word for a big or overwhelming defeat, often in sports, politics, or arguments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌʃɛˈɫækɪŋ
British English
ʃˈɛlækɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shuh-LAK-ing
UK
she-LAK-ing
Listen in Context
Our team got a shellacking at the game last night.
The candidate took a shellacking in the election.
We weren’t expecting such a shellacking.
The coach admitted the team took a real shellacking after the match.