How to pronounce gangplank
Say it like GANG-plangk. Gangplank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG).
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- GANG
- plangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gangplank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- plangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gangplank
American and British speakers say gangplank in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/ in the US and /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GANG-plangk.
What does gangplank mean?
- A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside.
Where does gangplank come from?
From gang (“way, path, course of travel”) + plank (“board”).
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Questions about saying gangplank
How do you pronounce gangplank?
Say GANG-plangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/. In British English it is /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gangplank?
Gangplank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GANG). Broken into parts: GANG · plangk.
Do Americans and Brits say gangplank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/ and the British form is /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.