Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

franc

/ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.11 in modern English

Syllables: franc
IPA: /ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several units of currency.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from French franc. Doublet of Frank, frank, and farang.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/

Inflected Forms

francs (plural) frank (alternative, obsolete)

Derived Forms

Eurofranc

Phrases

franc-piece

Homonyms

frank

Rhymes With

thank bank frank tank rank blank drank hank prank sank flank crank

Questions

How do you pronounce franc?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/.
What does franc mean?: Any of several units of currency.
Where does franc come from?: Borrowed from French franc. Doublet of Frank, frank, and farang.

How to pronounce franc

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