How to Pronounce Dank

To pronounce "dank", say DANK — one syllable, IPA /deəŋk/. 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

/deəŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dank”

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

Sounds exactly like: dahnke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dank mean?

noun

  1. Moisture; humidity; water.

    “"Yet oft they quit | The dank, and rising on siff pennons, tow'r | the mid aerial sky"”

adjective

  1. Dark, damp and humid.

    “The dank cave was chilly and spooky.”

  2. (of marijuana) Highly potent.

    “That was dank bud.”

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Words that rhyme with dank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

wetclammydampswampdonkdrookedaduskdubby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dank"?▾

"Dank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dank" is /deəŋk/.

What does "dank" mean?▾

Dank: Moisture; humidity; water.

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