How to Pronounce "gangplank"
word
ˈɡæŋˌpɫæŋk
GANG-plank
ɡˈæŋplæŋk
gang-PLANK
Definition
A narrow, movable bridge used for people to get on or off a boat or ship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæŋˌpɫæŋk
British English
ɡˈæŋplæŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GANG-plank
UK
gang-PLANK
Listen in Context
The sailors put down the gangplank so people could get on the ship.
Children love to walk on the gangplank when visiting the old boat museum.
Please wait until the gangplank is secure before you board.
He stopped at the top of the gangplank and waved goodbye to his friends.