How to pronounce shrank
Say it like SHRANGK. Shrank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SHRANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shrank
American and British speakers say shrank in essentially the same way: /ʃræŋk/ in the US and /ʃræŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRANGK.
What does shrank mean?
- simple past of shrink How to pronounce shrink
- A large highly decorative German/Dutch-style piece of furniture, which combines aspects of a clothing wardrobe, curio, and cabinet.
Where does shrank come from?
From Pennsylvania German; cognate to German Schrank.
Words that rhyme with shrank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrank.
Questions about saying shrank
How do you pronounce shrank?
Say SHRANGK. The American pronunciation is /ʃræŋk/. In British English it is /ʃræŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrank?
Shrank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHRANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say shrank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃræŋk/ and the British form is /ʃræŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.