How to pronounce clanked
Say it like KLANGKT. Clanked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLANGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clanked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clanked
American and British speakers say clanked in essentially the same way: /klæŋkt/ in the US and /klæŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANGKT.
What does clanked mean?
- simple past and past participle of clank How to pronounce clank
Words that rhyme with clanked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clanked.
Questions about saying clanked
How do you pronounce clanked?
Say KLANGKT. The American pronunciation is /klæŋkt/. In British English it is /klæŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clanked?
Clanked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLANGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say clanked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæŋkt/ and the British form is /klæŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.