How to Pronounce Frank

To pronounce "frank", say FRANK — 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 “frank”

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

What does frank mean?

noun

  1. Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).
  2. The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.

verb

  1. To place a frank on an envelope.
  2. To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.

adjective

  1. Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

    “May I be frank with you?”

  2. Unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident

    “The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes.”

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Words that rhyme with frank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

forthrightplainspokendirectfree-spokenoutspokenobviouscandidblunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frank"?▾

"Frank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frank"?▾

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

What does "frank" mean?▾

Frank: Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).

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