How to pronounce bonkler
Say it like BONG-kler. Bonkler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BONG).
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US American/ˈbɑŋklɚ/BONG-kler
UK British/ˈbɒŋklə/BONG-kluh
- BONG
- kler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonkler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bonkler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BONG-kluh.
What does bonkler mean?
noun
- A dimwit or fool.
- A member of a group of idiots, especially a member of a Three Stooges type group of eccentrics.
Questions about saying bonkler
How do you pronounce bonkler?
Say BONG-kler. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑŋklɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒŋklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonkler?
Bonkler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BONG). Broken into parts: BONG · kler.
Is bonkler 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 /ˈbɒŋklə/ (BONG-kluh).