How to pronounce clank
Say it like KLANGK. Clank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clank
American and British speakers say clank in essentially the same way: /klæŋk/ in the US and /klænk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANK.
What does clank mean?
- To make a clanking sound“The chains clanked.”
- To cause to sound with a clank.“The prisoners clank their chains.”
- A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.
Where does clank come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with clank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clank.
Questions about saying clank
How do you pronounce clank?
Say KLANGK. The American pronunciation is /klæŋk/. In British English it is /klænk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clank?
Clank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say clank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæŋk/ and the British form is /klænk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.