To pronounce "frankly", say FRANKLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɹæŋkli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɹæŋkli/
IPA
"frankly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blankly and lankly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He spoke frankly about the economy.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Frankly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "frankly" is /ˈfɹæŋkli/.
Frankly: (manner) In a frank, open or (too) honest manner.
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