How to Pronounce "spiking"
word
ˈspaɪkɪŋ
SPY-king
spˈaɪkɪŋ
SPY-king
Definition
'Spiking' means a sudden sharp increase in something (like prices or temperature), or secretly adding a substance to someone's drink, or hitting the ball forcefully in sports like volleyball.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪkɪŋ
British English
spˈaɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-king
UK
SPY-king
Listen in Context
The temperature is spiking this afternoon.
Reports say cases are spiking in the city.
He was accused of spiking her drink at the party.
Prices are spiking because of the new tax.