How to Pronounce Blank

To pronounce "blank", say BLANK — one syllable, IPA /blæŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/blæŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blank”

"blank" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lank and rank, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: blanke, blanc, blanck — easy to mix up when writing.

What does blank mean?

noun

  1. A small French coin, originally of silver, afterwards of copper, worth 5 deniers; also a silver coin of Henry V current in the parts of France then held by the English, worth about 8 pence .
  2. A nonplus .

verb

  1. To make void; to erase.

    “I blanked out my previous entry.”

  2. To ignore (a person) deliberately.

    “She blanked me for no reason.”

adjective

  1. White or pale; without colour.
  2. Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in

    “a blank ballot”

Synonyms

blank bulletblank cartridge

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Words that rhyme with blank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankclanktankhankflankspank

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blank"?▾

"Blank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blank" is /blæŋk/.

What does "blank" mean?▾

Blank: A small French coin, originally of silver, afterwards of copper, worth 5 deniers; also a silver coin of Henry V current in the parts of France then held by the English, worth about 8 pence .

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