How to Pronounce Borking

To pronounce "borking", say BORK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /bɔːkiŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bɔːkiŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “borking”

"borking" has 2 syllables: bork-ing.

What does borking mean?

verb

  1. (US politics) To defeat a person's appointment or election, judicial nomination, etc., through a concerted attack on the person's character, background, and philosophy.

verb

  1. To misconfigure, break, or damage, especially a computer or other complex device.
  2. To become broken or damaged, especially of a computer or other complex device.

noun

  1. The act of defeating a person's appointment or election, judicial nomination, etc., through a concerted attack on the person's character, background, and philosophy.

Related words

borkagebotcheryblackeningbutcheringthwartingbuttonholingbrokerysabotage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "borking"?▾

"Borking" has 2 syllables: bork · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "borking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "borking" is /bɔːkiŋ/.

What does "borking" mean?▾

Borking: (US politics) To defeat a person's appointment or election, judicial nomination, etc., through a concerted attack on the person's character, background, and philosophy.

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