How to pronounce planked
Say it like PLANGKT. Planked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLANGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of planked
American and British speakers say planked in essentially the same way: /plæŋkt/ in the US and /plæŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLANGKT.
What does planked mean?
- simple past and past participle of plank How to pronounce plank
- Made of planks of a specific type or number.
Words that rhyme with planked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planked.
Questions about saying planked
How do you pronounce planked?
Say PLANGKT. The American pronunciation is /plæŋkt/. In British English it is /plæŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planked?
Planked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLANGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say planked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plæŋkt/ and the British form is /plæŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.