How to pronounce planker
Say it like PLANG-ker. Planker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLANG).
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- PLANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of planker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLANG-kuh.
What does planker mean?
- A workman who fits planks to a ship.
- A clodcrusher.
- A tree with a straight trunk suitable for cutting into planks.
Where does planker come from?
From plank + -er.
Words that rhyme with planker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planker.
Questions about saying planker
How do you pronounce planker?
Say PLANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planker?
Planker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLANG). Broken into parts: PLANG · ker.
Is planker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplæŋkə/ (PLANG-kuh).