How to Pronounce Tanker

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

TANK-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “tanker”

"tanker" has 2 syllables: tank-er. It rhymes with anchor and rancor, if that helps it stick.

What does tanker mean?

noun

  1. A tank ship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of liquid.
  2. A tank truck.

verb

  1. To transport (oil, etc.) in a tanker.

Synonyms

armored soldierarmoured soldiercrewmantroopertankisttankmanzipperhead

Words that rhyme with tanker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anchorrancorcankerhankerbankerankerrankerflankersupertanker

Related words

oilermothershipshipvesselboatdwttowline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tanker"?▾

"Tanker" has 2 syllables: tank · er.

What does "tanker" mean?▾

Tanker: A tank ship, a vessel used to transport large quantities of liquid.

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