How to Pronounce Drank

To pronounce "drank", say DRANK — one syllable, IPA /dɹæŋk/. 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

/dɹæŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drank”

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

What does drank mean?

noun

  1. Dextromethorphan
  2. A drink, usually alcoholic

verb

  1. To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

    “He drank the water I gave him.”

  2. (metonymic) To consume the liquid contained within (a bottle, glass, etc.).

    “Jack drank the whole bottle by himself.”

Synonyms

gulpimbibequaffsipalcoholhit the sauce

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Words that rhyme with drank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

jackedabsorbtoastyintoxicatedconsumedownedhadboozed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drank"?▾

"Drank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drank" is /dɹæŋk/.

What does "drank" mean?▾

Drank: Dextromethorphan

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