Tanking

Definition of Tanking

The act of failing or performing poorly, especially in sports.

How should Tanking divide into syllables

There are two syllables in the word tanking. The first syllable 'tank' has the vowel 'a' and the consonants 't' and 'n'. The second syllable 'ing' has the vowel 'i' and the consonants 'ng'.

Part of Speech - Tanking

The team is tanking this season with their losing streak.

Sentences with Tanking

• The basketball team is tanking this season with their losing record.
• The company's profits are tanking due to poor management.
• I'm afraid my grades are tanking this semester.
• The stock market is tanking due to the global pandemic.
• The politician's popularity is tanking after the scandal was exposed.
• The restaurant's ratings are tanking due to the negative reviews.
• The team is tanking in the playoffs and may not advance to the championship.
• The economy is tanking and people are losing their jobs.
• The movie is tanking at the box office and may not make a profit.
• The car company is tanking due to the lack of sales.

Quotes with Tanking

• I'm not tanking. I'm just not very good at tennis. - Andy Murray
• The worst thing a team can do is tank. You cannot develop a losing mentality. - David Robinson
• I've been in situations where the team is tanking, and that's the worst feeling. - Kobe Bryant
• I don't believe in tanking. I believe in trying to build a team the right way. - Mark Cuban
• I think tanking is a disgrace. Period. - Gregg Popovich

Number of characters in Tanking

7 ( t, a, n, k, i, n, g )

Unique letters in Tanking

6 ( t, a, n, k, i, g )

Tanking Backwards

gniknat

Phonetic Transcription of Tanking

IPA (International): ˈtæŋkɪŋ

ARA (American): ˈtæŋkɪŋ

EPA (English): ˈtæŋkɪŋ

TAE-NGKIH-NG