How to Pronounce Shank

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ʃæŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shank”

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

Sounds exactly like: schanck, schank — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shank mean?

noun

  1. The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
  2. Meat from that part of an animal.

verb

  1. To travel on foot.
  2. To stab, especially with an improvised blade.

adjective

  1. Bad.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with shank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflankspank

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shank"?▾

"Shank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shank" is /ʃæŋk/.

What does "shank" mean?▾

Shank: The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.

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