How to pronounce bonker
Say it like BAWNG-ker. Bonker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWNG).
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US American/ˈbɔŋkɚ/BAWNG-ker
UK British/ˈbɒŋkə/BONG-kuh
- BAWNG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bonker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BONG-kuh.
What does bonker mean?
noun
- One who bonks.
- A small calibrated explosive charges used to give a disruptive and/or destabilising force to an aeroplane in flight for test purposes.
Where does bonker come from?
From bonk + -er.
Questions about saying bonker
How do you pronounce bonker?
Say BAWNG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonker?
Bonker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWNG). Broken into parts: BAWNG · ker.
Is bonker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒŋkə/ (BONG-kuh).