How to pronounce chunks
Say it like CHUHNGKS. Chunks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHUHNGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chunks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHNGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of chunks
American and British speakers say chunks in essentially the same way: /tʃʌŋks/ in the US and /tʃʌŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHNGKS.
What does chunks mean?
- plural of chunk How to pronounce chunk
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chunk How to pronounce chunk
Words that rhyme with chunks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chunks.
Questions about saying chunks
How do you pronounce chunks?
Say CHUHNGKS. The American pronunciation is /tʃʌŋks/. In British English it is /tʃʌŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chunks?
Chunks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHUHNGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say chunks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃʌŋks/ and the British form is /tʃʌŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.