How to pronounce nank
Say it like NANGK. Nank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nank
American and British speakers say nank in essentially the same way: /næŋk/ in the US and /næŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NANGK.
What does nank mean?
- Alternative form of shank (“knife”).
- Alternative form of shank (“stab with a knife”).
Words that rhyme with nank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nank.
Questions about saying nank
How do you pronounce nank?
Say NANGK. The American pronunciation is /næŋk/. In British English it is /næŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nank?
Nank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say nank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næŋk/ and the British form is /næŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.