How to Pronounce Thank

To pronounce "thank", say THANK — one syllable, IPA /[θaŋk]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/[θaŋk]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thank”

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

What does thank mean?

noun

  1. An expression of appreciation; a thought.

Words that rhyme with thank

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lankrankcrankshankskankbankswankblankclanktankhankflank

Related words

thankyouappreciatethank-youthanksgivinggratitudecommendpraisecompliment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thank"?▾

"Thank" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thank"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thank" is /[θaŋk]/.

What does "thank" mean?▾

Thank: An expression of appreciation; a thought.

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