To pronounce "ankus", say ANK-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈaŋ.kəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈaŋ.kəs/
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"ankus" has 2 syllables: ank-us. It rhymes with mancus and stankus, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ankus" has 2 syllables: ank · us.
The IPA transcription of "ankus" is /ˈaŋ.kəs/.
Ankus: The hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants.
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