How to Pronounce Blanket

To pronounce "blanket", say BLANK-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblæŋkɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈblæŋkɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blanket”

"blanket" has 2 syllables: blank-et. It rhymes with banket and manchet, if that helps it stick.

What does blanket mean?

noun

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
“The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him.”
A layer of anything.
“The city woke under a thick blanket of fog.”

verb

To cover with, or as if with, a blanket.
“A fresh layer of snow blanketed the area.”
To traverse or complete thoroughly.
“The salesman blanketed the entire neighborhood.”

adjective

General; covering or encompassing everything.
“They sought to create a blanket solution for all situations.”

Synonyms

all-encompassing exhaustive

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Words that rhyme with blanket

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

banket manchet planchet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blanket"?▾

"Blanket" has 2 syllables: blank · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "blanket"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blanket" is /ˈblæŋkɪt/.

What does "blanket" mean?▾

Blanket: A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

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