how to pronounce plank

/ˈplæŋk/

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plank is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of plank in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… that is another plank and then the final …”

meaning of plank

A plank is a long, thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is used to support a structure.

plank frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word plank occurs in english on average 3.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.