How to pronounce gank
Say it like GAYNGK. Gank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GAYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gank
American and British speakers say gank in essentially the same way: /ɡeɪŋk/ in the US and /ɡeɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYNGK.
What does gank mean?
- To swindle.
- To steal.
Where does gank come from?
1980s, of uncertain origin; possibly imitative or a derivation from gangster.
Words that rhyme with gank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gank.
Questions about saying gank
How do you pronounce gank?
Say GAYNGK. The American pronunciation is /ɡeɪŋk/. In British English it is /ɡeɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gank?
Gank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GAYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say gank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡeɪŋk/ and the British form is /ɡeɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.