How to Pronounce "spanking new"
expression
ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
SPAN-king noo
spˈæŋkɪŋ/ /njˈuː
SPAN-king NYOO
Definition
Extremely new or brand new; something that has just been made or bought and has not been used before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu
British English
spˈæŋkɪŋ/ /njˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPAN-king noo
UK
SPAN-king NYOO
Listen in Context
I bought a spanking new phone yesterday.
She wore a spanking new dress to the party.
Their house looks spanking new after the renovation.
Check out his spanking new sneakers—they’re really cool!