How to pronounce bunkers
Say it like BUHNG-kerz. Bunkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG).
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US American/ˈbʌŋkɚz/BUHNG-kerz
UK British/ˈbʌŋkəz/BUHNG-kuz
- BUHNG
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bunkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHNG-kuz.
What does bunkers mean?
noun
- plural of bunker How to pronounce bunker
Questions about saying bunkers
How do you pronounce bunkers?
Say BUHNG-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunkers?
Bunkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNG). Broken into parts: BUHNG · kerz.
Is bunkers 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 /ˈbʌŋkəz/ (BUHNG-kuz).