How to pronounce ankh
Say it like AHNGK. Ankh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ankh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ankh
American and British speakers say ankh in essentially the same way: /ɑŋk/ in the US and /æŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANGK.
What does ankh mean?
- A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
- A tau cross.
Where does ankh come from?
From Egyptian anx-Z1 (ꜥnḫ, “life, to live, symbol for life”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ankh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ankh.
Questions about saying ankh
How do you pronounce ankh?
Say AHNGK. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋk/. In British English it is /æŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ankh?
Ankh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say ankh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑŋk/ and the British form is /æŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.