How to Pronounce Clank

To pronounce "clank", say CLANK — one syllable, IPA /klæŋk/. 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

/klæŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clank”

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

What does clank mean?

noun

  1. A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.

verb

  1. To make a clanking sound

    “The chains clanked.”

  2. To cause to sound with a clank.

    “The prisoners clank their chains.”

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Words that rhyme with clank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblanktankhankflankspank

Related words

clangourclangclangorclashjanglecrashclangoringclink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clank"?▾

"Clank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clank" is /klæŋk/.

What does "clank" mean?▾

Clank: A loud, hard sound of metal hitting metal.

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