How to pronounce pank
Say it like PAYNGK. Pank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pank
American and British speakers say pank in essentially the same way: /peɪŋk/ in the US and /peɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYNGK.
What does pank mean?
- To pack down, to compact (particularly snow).“I was panking some snow the other day.”
- To breathe hard, pant.
Where does pank come from?
Origin uncertain. Perhaps related to Swedish panka (“to be exhausted, give out”).
Words that rhyme with pank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pank.
Questions about saying pank
How do you pronounce pank?
Say PAYNGK. The American pronunciation is /peɪŋk/. In British English it is /peɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pank?
Pank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say pank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /peɪŋk/ and the British form is /peɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.