How to Pronounce Hanks

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

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HANKS

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💡 Tip for remembering “hanks”

"hanks" 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: hankes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hanks 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.

Words that rhyme with hanks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manxblanksthanksbrankscranksflanksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshanks

Related words

hartewiesnerskeinsthankshankinshankinsonhankinhancock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hanks"?▾

"Hanks" has one syllable.

What does "hanks" mean?▾

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

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