How to Pronounce Prank

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

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Letters

/pɹæŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prank”

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

What does prank mean?

noun

  1. A practical joke or mischievous trick.

    “He pulled a gruesome prank on his sister.”

  2. An evil deed; a malicious trick, an act of cruel deception.

verb

  1. To perform a practical joke on; to trick.
  2. To call someone's phone and promptly hang up

    “Hey man, prank me when you wanna get picked up.”

adjective

  1. Full of gambols or tricks.

Words that rhyme with prank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

anticjokeclowningcaperbuffooneryfrivolitytrickharlequinade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prank"?▾

"Prank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prank" is /pɹæŋk/.

What does "prank" mean?▾

Prank: A practical joke or mischievous trick.

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