How to Pronounce Franking

To pronounce "franking", say FRANK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

FRANK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “franking”

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

What does franking mean?

verb

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

verb

  1. To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.

noun

  1. A device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.
  2. A corporate tax system in which some or all of the tax paid by a company may be attributed, or imputed, to the shareholders by way of a tax credit to reduce the income tax payable on a distribution.

Words that rhyme with franking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankingspankingyankingblankingthankingclankingoutflankingbankingplankingcrankingtankingpranking

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "franking"?▾

"Franking" has 2 syllables: frank · ing.

What does "franking" mean?▾

Franking: To place a frank on an envelope.

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