How to Pronounce "tanka"
word
ˈtæŋkə
TANG-kuh
ˈtaŋkə
TANG-kuh
Definition
A tanka is a traditional Japanese poem with five lines and a set pattern of syllables (5-7-5-7-7). It often expresses emotion or describes nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtæŋkə
British English
ˈtaŋkə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TANG-kuh
UK
TANG-kuh
Listen in Context
I wrote a tanka in my notebook.
A tanka has five lines.
My teacher asked me to read a Japanese tanka aloud.
Unlike a haiku, a tanka lets you express a more detailed feeling.