How to pronounce brank
Say it like BRAYNGK. Brank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRAYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of brank
American and British speakers say brank in essentially the same way: /breɪŋk/ in the US and /breɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYNGK.
What does brank mean?
- A metal bridle formerly used as a torture device to hold the head of a scold and restrain the tongue.
- To put someone in the branks.
- To prance; to caper.
Words that rhyme with brank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brank.
Questions about saying brank
How do you pronounce brank?
Say BRAYNGK. The American pronunciation is /breɪŋk/. In British English it is /breɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brank?
Brank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRAYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say brank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /breɪŋk/ and the British form is /breɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.