How to Pronounce Skank

To pronounce "skank", say SKANK — one syllable, IPA /skæŋk/. 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

/skæŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “skank”

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

What does skank mean?

noun

  1. A lewd and disreputable person, often female, especially an unattractive person with an air of tawdry promiscuity.
  2. Anything that is particularly foul, unhygienic or unpleasant.

adjective

  1. Lewd, vulgar, skanky.

Words that rhyme with skank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankbankswankblankclanktankhankflankspank

Related words

skankysluttybimbowhoreprostitutehookerhussydork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skank"?▾

"Skank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "skank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skank" is /skæŋk/.

What does "skank" mean?▾

Skank: A lewd and disreputable person, often female, especially an unattractive person with an air of tawdry promiscuity.

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