How to Pronounce Whacking

To pronounce "whacking", say WHACK-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

WHACK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “whacking”

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

What does whacking mean?

verb

  1. To hit, slap or strike.
  2. To kill, bump off.

noun

  1. A beating.

adjective

  1. Exceptionally large; whopping (often followed by an adjective such as great or big).

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Words that rhyme with whacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwrackingwisecracking

Related words

biglargebeatingdrubbingthrashingtrouncingkillingbush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whacking"?▾

"Whacking" has 2 syllables: whack · ing.

What does "whacking" mean?▾

Whacking: To hit, slap or strike.

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