How to Pronounce Lank

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/læŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lank”

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

What does lank mean?

verb

  1. To become lank.

adjective

  1. Slender or thin; not well filled out; not plump; shrunken; lean.
  2. Meagre, paltry, scant in quantity.

Synonyms

laxloosenutantinsufficientscarcesparselithesvelte

Words that rhyme with lank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflankspank

Related words

thinspindlyleanlonggauntbeggarmanzanzibarisslunken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lank"?▾

"Lank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lank" is /læŋk/.

What does "lank" mean?▾

Lank: To become lank.

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