How to pronounce frank
Say it like FRANGK. Frank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FRANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of frank
American and British speakers say frank in essentially the same way: /fræŋk/ in the US and /fræŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANGK.
What does frank mean?
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion“blunt talking and straight shooting”“a blunt New England farmer”
- clearly manifest; evident“frank enjoyment”
- a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
- a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
- stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
- exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
Where does frank come from?
From Middle English frank, from Old French franc (“free”), in turn from the name of an early Germanic confederation, the Franks, from Proto-West Germanic *frankō (“javelin, spear”).
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Words that rhyme with frank
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Words that sound like frank
Questions about saying frank
How do you pronounce frank?
Say FRANGK. The American pronunciation is /fræŋk/. In British English it is /fræŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frank?
Frank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FRANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say frank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fræŋk/ and the British form is /fræŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as frank?
Frank sounds the same as franc in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.