How to pronounce hank
Say it like HANGK. Hank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hank
American and British speakers say hank in essentially the same way: /hæŋk/ in the US and /hæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HANGK.
What does hank mean?
- a coil of rope or wool or yarn
Where does hank come from?
From Middle English hank, of Scandinavian/North Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse hǫnk (compare haki (“something bent”)), related to Proto-Germanic *hakô (“hook”).
Words that rhyme with hank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hank.
Questions about saying hank
How do you pronounce hank?
Say HANGK. The American pronunciation is /hæŋk/. In British English it is /hæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hank?
Hank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say hank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hæŋk/ and the British form is /hæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.