How do you pronounce "spanking"?

In American English: /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ (SPANGK-ing). In British English: /spˈæŋkɪŋ/ (SP-angk). In Canadian English: /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ (SPANGK-ing). In Australian English: /spˈaŋkɪŋ/ (SP).

Is "spanking" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ (SPANGK-ing), while in British English it's /spˈæŋkɪŋ/ (SP-angk).

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spanking

/ˈspæŋkɪŋ/

SPANGK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

spæŋkspank·ɪŋing

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