How to Pronounce "shanking"
word
ˈʃæŋk
SHANG-king
ʃˈæŋk
SHANG-king
Definition
In golf and some other sports, 'shanking' means hitting the ball with the wrong part of the club, usually the shaft or heel, causing an off-target shot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæŋk
British English
ʃˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHANG-king
UK
SHANG-king
Listen in Context
He kept shanking the ball during practice.
Shanking is a common mistake for new golfers.
After shanking twice, she felt frustrated.
He's been shanking more than usual lately—time for a lesson!