How to pronounce clanker
Say it like KLANG-ker. Clanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG).
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- KLANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLANG-kuh.
What does clanker mean?
- Something that makes a clanking noise.
- A fib.“Stop telling clankers!”
Where does clanker come from?
The sense meaning "robot" appears in science fiction at least as early as 1958.
Words that rhyme with clanker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clanker.
Questions about saying clanker
How do you pronounce clanker?
Say KLANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clanker?
Clanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG). Broken into parts: KLANG · ker.
Is clanker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklæŋkə/ (KLANG-kuh).