How to Pronounce Franks

To pronounce "franks", say FRANKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FRANKS

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💡 Tip for remembering “franks”

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

Sounds exactly like: francs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does franks 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.

noun

  1. A hot dog or sausage.

    “Buy a package of franks for the barbecue.”

Synonyms

frankfurtfrankfurter

Words that rhyme with franks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manxblanksthanksbrankscranksflanksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshanks

Related words

forthrightplainspokendirectfree-spokenoutspokenobviouscandidblunt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "franks"?▾

"Franks" has one syllable.

What does "franks" mean?▾

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

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