How to pronounce blanken
Say it like BLANG-kun. Blanken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blanken. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLANG
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blanken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blanken
American and British speakers say blanken in essentially the same way: /ˈblæŋkən/ in the US and /ˈblæŋkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLANG-kun.
What does blanken mean?
- To make or become blank
Where does blanken come from?
From blank + -en.
Questions about saying blanken
How do you pronounce blanken?
Say BLANG-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæŋkən/. In British English it is /ˈblæŋkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blanken?
Blanken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG). Broken into parts: BLANG · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say blanken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæŋkən/ and the British form is /ˈblæŋkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.