How to Pronounce Spank

To pronounce "spank", say SPANK — one syllable, IPA /spæŋk/. 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

/spæŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spank”

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

What does spank mean?

noun

  1. An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap.
  2. A slapping sound, as produced by spanking.

verb

  1. To beat, smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object, as punishment, gesture, or form of sexual interaction.
  2. To soundly defeat, to trounce.

Words that rhyme with spank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

larruppaddlehitknockstrikebreechbootleather

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spank"?▾

"Spank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spank" is /spæŋk/.

What does "spank" mean?▾

Spank: An instance of spanking, separately or part of a multiple blows-beating; a smack, swat, or slap.

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