How to pronounce blanc
Say it like BLANGK. Blanc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blanc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of blanc
American and British speakers say blanc in essentially the same way: /blæŋk/ in the US and /blæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLANGK.
What does blanc mean?
- A white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables, used especially for braised meat.
- A white cosmetic.
Where does blanc come from?
Borrowed from French blanc (“white”).
Words that rhyme with blanc
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blanc.
Words that sound like blanc
Questions about saying blanc
How do you pronounce blanc?
Say BLANGK. The American pronunciation is /blæŋk/. In British English it is /blæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blanc?
Blanc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say blanc the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blæŋk/ and the British form is /blæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as blanc?
Blanc sounds the same as blank in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.