How to Pronounce Yanks

To pronounce "yanks", say YANKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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YANKS

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💡 Tip for remembering “yanks”

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

What does yanks mean?

noun

  1. A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).
  2. A masturbation session.

verb

  1. To pull (something) with a quick, strong action.
  2. To remove from distribution.

    “They yanked the product as soon as they learned it was unsafe.”

noun

  1. A Yankee.

Synonyms

jerktugpullrecall

Words that rhyme with yanks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manxblanksthanksbrankscranksflanksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshanks

Related words

jerknortherneryankeeamericansdoughboystugsyankeesrips

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yanks"?▾

"Yanks" has one syllable.

What does "yanks" mean?▾

Yanks: A sudden, vigorous pull (sometimes defined as mass times jerk, or rate of change of force).

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