How to Pronounce Thanks

To pronounce "thanks", say THANKS — one syllable, IPA /θæŋks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/θæŋks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thanks”

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

What does thanks mean?

noun

  1. An expression of appreciation; a thought.

verb

  1. To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

    “She thanked him for the lift.”

  2. To feel gratitude or appreciation toward.

    “I'll thank you not to smoke in my house!”

noun

  1. An expression of gratitude.

    “After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is all the thanks I get?”

  2. Grateful feelings or thoughts.

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Words that rhyme with thanks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manxblanksbrankscranksflanksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshankssanks

Related words

acknowledgementacknowledgementsacknowledgesacknowledgmentacknowledgmentsaidedappreciateappreciated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thanks"?▾

"Thanks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thanks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thanks" is /θæŋks/.

What does "thanks" mean?▾

Thanks: An expression of appreciation; a thought.

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