How to Pronounce Flanking

To pronounce "flanking", say FLANK-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

FLANK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “flanking”

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

What does flanking mean?

verb

  1. To attack the flank(s) of.
  2. To defend the flank(s) of.

Words that rhyme with flanking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankingspankingyankingblankingthankingclankingoutflankingbankingplankingfrankingcrankingtanking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flanking"?▾

"Flanking" has 2 syllables: flank · ing.

What does "flanking" mean?▾

Flanking: To attack the flank(s) of.

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