How to Pronounce Franc

To pronounce "franc", say FRANC — one syllable, IPA /fɹæŋk/. 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

/fɹæŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “franc”

"franc" 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: franck, franke, francke, frank — easy to mix up when writing.

What does franc mean?

noun

  1. A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.
  2. Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies.

Words that rhyme with franc

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "franc"?▾

"Franc" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "franc"?▾

The IPA transcription of "franc" is /fɹæŋk/.

What does "franc" mean?▾

Franc: A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.

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