How to Pronounce Flanks

To pronounce "flanks", say FLANKS — one syllable. 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

FLANKS

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💡 Tip for remembering “flanks”

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

What does flanks mean?

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with flanks

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manxblanksthanksbrankscranksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshankssanks

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flanks"?▾

"Flanks" has one syllable.

What does "flanks" mean?▾

Flanks: To attack the flank(s) of.

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