How to Pronounce Clanking

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CLANK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “clanking”

"clanking" has 2 syllables: clank-ing. It rhymes with ranking and spanking, if that helps it stick.

What does clanking mean?

verb

  1. To make a clanking sound

    “The chains clanked.”

  2. To cause to sound with a clank.

    “The prisoners clank their chains.”

noun

  1. A noise that clanks.

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Words that rhyme with clanking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankingspankingyankingblankingthankingoutflankingbankingplankingfrankingcrankingtankingpranking

Related words

noisyclatteringclinkingclangingclunkingclackingclankerclatter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clanking"?▾

"Clanking" has 2 syllables: clank · ing.

What does "clanking" mean?▾

Clanking: To make a clanking sound

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