How to Pronounce "yank"
word
/ˈjæŋk/
yangk
/jˈæŋk/
yangk
Definition
To pull something suddenly and with a lot of force.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjæŋk/
British English
/jˈæŋk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yangk
UK
yangk
Listen in Context
He gave the door a hard yank and it opened.
Can you yank that plug out of the socket?
The child tried to yank the toy away from his sister.
Don't just yank the cable—unplug it gently.