How to Pronounce "hanker"
word
ˈhæŋkɝ
HANG-ker
hˈæŋkɐ
HANG-kuh
Definition
To have a strong and persistent desire for something, often something you cannot have or is hard to get.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæŋkɝ
British English
hˈæŋkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HANG-ker
UK
HANG-kuh
Listen in Context
Sometimes I hanker for a quiet day at home.
She hankers after her childhood memories.
Do you ever hanker for adventure?
After years in the city, I hanker after fresh mountain air.