The spelling of the word "Anke" is derived from the German language. It is pronounced as /ˈaŋkə/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the "A" is pronounced as a long "ah" sound, the "N" is pronounced with the tongue touching the upper front teeth, the "K" is pronounced with a sharp and sudden release of air from the back of the throat, and the "E" is pronounced as a short "uh" sound. Overall, the spelling of "Anke" accurately reflects its pronunciation in German.