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