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How to pronounce thank

thank
/θæŋk/
1 syllable

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What to watch for

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

Thank, sound by sound

/θ/as in thinkTongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

In a sentence

"Thank you for helping me." "Don't mention it."

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce thank?

Thank is pronounced /θæŋk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in thank?

Thank has 1 syllable.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in thank?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

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