How to pronounce trank
Say it like TRANGK. Trank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRANGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trank
American and British speakers say trank in essentially the same way: /træŋk/ in the US and /træŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRANGK.
What does trank mean?
- An oblong piece of skin from which the pieces for a glove are cut.
- Alternative spelling of tranq (“tranquilizer”).
- Alternative spelling of tranq (“tranquilize”).
Where does trank come from?
Attested since the 1860s, of unclear origin.
Words that rhyme with trank
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trank.
Questions about saying trank
How do you pronounce trank?
Say TRANGK. The American pronunciation is /træŋk/. In British English it is /træŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trank?
Trank is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRANGK.
Do Americans and Brits say trank the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /træŋk/ and the British form is /træŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.