How to Pronounce Clanked

To pronounce "clanked", say CLANK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CLANK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “clanked”

"clanked" has 2 syllables: clank-ed. It rhymes with yanked and flanked, if that helps it stick.

What does clanked mean?

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 clanked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yankedflankedblankedtankedbankedrankedcrankedshankedfrankedspankedplankedpranked

Related words

clangourclangclangorclashjanglecrashclangoringclanged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clanked"?▾

"Clanked" has 2 syllables: clank · ed.

What does "clanked" mean?▾

Clanked: To make a clanking sound

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