How to Pronounce "yanking"
word
ˈjæŋkɪŋ
YANG-king
jˈæŋkɪŋ
YANG-king
Definition
Pulling something quickly and forcefully. "Yanking" is often used when someone pulls hard and suddenly, sometimes without being gentle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjæŋkɪŋ
British English
jˈæŋkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YANG-king
UK
YANG-king
Listen in Context
He is yanking the rope to pull the bucket up.
Stop yanking my hair. It hurts!
The dog is yanking on its leash.
She kept yanking the door, but it wouldn’t open.