How to Pronounce Smacking

To pronounce "smacking", say SMACK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SMACK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “smacking”

"smacking" has 2 syllables: smack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does smacking mean?

verb

  1. To get the flavor of.
  2. To indicate or suggest something; used with of.

    “Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.”

verb

  1. To slap someone.
  2. To make a smacking sound.

noun

  1. A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked.

    “children who received regular smackings”

Words that rhyme with smacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingransackingbushwhackingwrackingwisecracking

Related words

slaplipslappingspankswacklipsmacksmackersmatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smacking"?▾

"Smacking" has 2 syllables: smack · ing.

What does "smacking" mean?▾

Smacking: To get the flavor of.

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