How to Pronounce "lanky"
word
ˈɫæŋki
LANG-kee
lˈæŋki
LANG-kee
Definition
Someone who is tall and thin, often with long arms and legs, and may look a bit awkward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæŋki
British English
lˈæŋki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LANG-kee
UK
LANG-kee
Listen in Context
He is a lanky boy with long arms and legs.
My cousin is very lanky and towers over everyone in the family.
The lanky basketball player scored many points during the game.
I used to be the lanky kid in school before I filled out a bit.