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