How to Pronounce Pranking

To pronounce "pranking", say PRANK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PRANK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “pranking”

"pranking" has 2 syllables: prank-ing. It rhymes with ranking and spanking, if that helps it stick.

What does pranking mean?

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.”

noun

  1. A showy adornment.
  2. The playing of pranks; tomfoolery.

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Words that rhyme with pranking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankingspankingyankingblankingthankingclankingoutflankingbankingplankingfrankingcrankingtanking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pranking"?▾

"Pranking" has 2 syllables: prank · ing.

What does "pranking" mean?▾

Pranking: To perform a practical joke on; to trick.

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