How to pronounce clanky
Say it like KLANG-kee. Clanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG).
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- KLANG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clanky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clanky
American and British speakers say clanky in essentially the same way: /ˈklæŋki/ in the US and /ˈklæŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANG-kee.
What does clanky mean?
- Making a clanking metallic sound.“My father's first car was a clanky old Volkswagen Beetle.”
- Providing audible indication of imminent mechanical failure.
Where does clanky come from?
From clank + -y.
Words that rhyme with clanky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clanky.
Questions about saying clanky
How do you pronounce clanky?
Say KLANG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæŋki/. In British English it is /ˈklæŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clanky?
Clanky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG). Broken into parts: KLANG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say clanky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæŋki/ and the British form is /ˈklæŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.