How to Pronounce Branks

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

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Letters

/bɹæŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “branks”

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

What does branks mean?

noun

  1. A punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth; a scold's bridle.

Words that rhyme with branks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manxblanksthankscranksflanksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshankssanks

Related words

braffinbrattishingbridlebriddlebrailbrailingbrasset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "branks"?▾

"Branks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "branks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "branks" is /bɹæŋks/.

What does "branks" mean?▾

Branks: A punishment device, especially for scolding women, consisting of a cage to enclose the head, with a metal gag for the mouth; a scold's bridle.

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