How to Pronounce Shanked

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHANK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shanked”

"shanked" has 2 syllables: shank-ed. It rhymes with yanked and flanked, if that helps it stick.

What does shanked mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Having a shank.
  2. Affected with disease of the shank or footstalk

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with shanked

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yankedflankedblankedtankedclankedbankedrankedcrankedfrankedspankedplankedpranked

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shanked"?▾

"Shanked" has 2 syllables: shank · ed.

What does "shanked" mean?▾

Shanked: To travel on foot.

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