Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cankle

/ˈkæŋkəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.20 in modern English

Syllables
can-kle
IPA
/ˈkæŋkəl/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An obese or otherwise swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of calf + ankle.

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce cankle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæŋkəl/.
What does cankle mean?
An obese or otherwise swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation.
Where does cankle come from?
Blend of calf + ankle.

How to pronounce cankle

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