How to pronounce tankie
Say it like TANG-kee. Tankie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG).
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- TANG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tankie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tankie
American and British speakers say tankie in essentially the same way: /ˈtæŋki/ in the US and /ˈtæŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANG-kee.
What does tankie mean?
- A supporter of policies and actions by the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, or other authoritarian socialist governments.
- A soldier from a tank regiment.
- A tank engine.
Words that rhyme with tankie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tankie.
Questions about saying tankie
How do you pronounce tankie?
Say TANG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæŋki/. In British English it is /ˈtæŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tankie?
Tankie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANG). Broken into parts: TANG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say tankie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæŋki/ and the British form is /ˈtæŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.