How to pronounce bunger
Say it like BUHNG-er. Bunger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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US American/ˈbʌŋɚ/BUHNG-er
UK British/ˈbʌŋə/BUHNG-uh
- BUHNG
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bunger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHNG-uh.
What does bunger mean?
noun
- A cigarette.
- A type of simple firecracker that explodes to give an extremely loud noise.
Questions about saying bunger
How do you pronounce bunger?
Say BUHNG-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunger?
Bunger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · er.
Is bunger 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 /ˈbʌŋə/ (BUHNG-uh).