English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Frankness Pronunciation
Frankness is pronounced FRANGK-nuhs, IPA /ˈfræŋknəs/.
FRANGK-nuhs
US /ˈfræŋknəs/ · UK /ˈfræŋknəs/
Syllables: FRANGK · nuhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The quality of speaking openly and honestly, even when it is awkward.
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Frankness in a Sentence
- Her frankness startled the committee.
- I appreciated the frankness of his reply.
- There is a refreshing frankness to the whole memoir.
Common Mispronunciations of Frankness
Not FRANK-uh-nuhs
No vowel sits between the k and the n. Run the two consonants straight together and finish on nuhs.
Not FRAN-nuhs
Keep the k audible. Dropping it leaves the word sounding like a name.
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