How to pronounce bunker
Say it like BUHNG-ker. Bunker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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- BUHNG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bunker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHNG-kuh.
What does bunker mean?
- a hazard on a golf course
- a large container for storing fuel“the ship's bunkers were full of coal”
- a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground
- hit a golf ball into a bunker
- fill (a ship's bunker) with coal or oil
- transfer cargo from a ship to a warehouse
Where does bunker come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bunker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bunker.
Questions about saying bunker
How do you pronounce bunker?
Say BUHNG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunker?
Bunker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · ker.
Is bunker 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 /ˈbʌŋkə/ (BUHNG-kuh).