How to Pronounce Hank

To pronounce "hank", say HANK — one syllable, IPA /hæŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/hæŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hank”

"hank" 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: hanke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hank mean?

noun

  1. A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.
  2. A ring or shackle that secures a staysail to its stay and allows the sail to glide smoothly up and down.

verb

  1. To form into hanks.
  2. To fasten with a rope, as a gate.

Words that rhyme with hank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankflankspank

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hank"?▾

"Hank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hank" is /hæŋk/.

What does "hank" mean?▾

Hank: A coil or loop of something, especially twine, yarn, or rope.

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