How to pronounce blunk
Say it like BLUHNGK. Blunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of blunk
American and British speakers say blunk in essentially the same way: /blʌŋk/ in the US and /blʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHNGK.
What does blunk mean?
- To blench, blink; turn aside.
- To spoil, mismanage.
Where does blunk come from?
Apparently a corruption of blenk and/or blink.
Words that rhyme with blunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blunk.
Questions about saying blunk
How do you pronounce blunk?
Say BLUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /blʌŋk/. In British English it is /blʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blunk?
Blunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say blunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blʌŋk/ and the British form is /blʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.