How to pronounce prank
Say it like PRANGK. Prank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of prank
American and British speakers say prank in essentially the same way: /præŋk/ in the US and /præŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRANGK.
What does prank mean?
- acting like a clown or buffoon
- a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
- dress or decorate showily or gaudily“Roses were pranking the lawn”
- dress up showily“He pranked himself out in his best clothes”
Where does prank come from?
Cognate with Middle Low German prunken (“to flaunt”), German prunken (“to flaunt”), Danish prunke (“to make a show, prank”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with prank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prank.
Questions about saying prank
How do you pronounce prank?
Say PRANGK. The American pronunciation is /præŋk/. In British English it is /præŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prank?
Prank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say prank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /præŋk/ and the British form is /præŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.