How to pronounce plank
Say it like PLANGK. Plank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of plank
American and British speakers say plank in essentially the same way: /plæŋk/ in the US and /plæŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLANGK.
What does plank mean?
- A flat piece of wood on which to cook fish, so that the wood provides flavor and helps to produce a pleasing texture.“A dish called "plank salmon" likely includes a salmon filet cooked on a plank.”
- An object made of planks; planking.
- A solid and substantial portion of an ingredient with a flat side, cooked and served whole.“That dish is served with a plank of cauliflower.”
- To cover something with planking.“to plank a floor or a ship”
- To bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber.
- To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.“to plank money in a wager”
Where does plank come from?
From Middle English plank, planke, borrowed from Old French planke, Old Northern French planque (compare French planche, from Old French planche), from Vulgar Latin planca, from palanca, from Latin phalanga.
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Words that rhyme with plank
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Questions about saying plank
How do you pronounce plank?
Say PLANGK. The American pronunciation is /plæŋk/. In British English it is /plæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plank?
Plank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say plank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plæŋk/ and the British form is /plæŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.