How to Pronounce "spankings"
word
ˈspæŋk
SPAN-kingz
spˈæŋk
SPAN-kingz
Definition
'Spankings' are acts of hitting someone, usually a child, on the bottom as a form of punishment or discipline.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspæŋk
British English
spˈæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPAN-kingz
UK
SPAN-kingz
Listen in Context
Some parents believe that spankings can teach children to behave.
The school banned spankings many years ago.
He received several spankings as a child.
"Back in my day, teachers gave out spankings for talking in class," my grandpa said.