To pronounce "hankered", say HANK-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hankered
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HANK-er-ed
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"hankered" has 3 syllables: hank-er-ed. It rhymes with cankered and anchored, if that helps it stick.
verb
“If you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hankered" has 3 syllables: hank · er · ed.
Hankered: To crave, want or desire.
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