How to pronounce chunky
Say it like CHUHNG-kee. Chunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHNG).
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- CHUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chunky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chunky
American and British speakers say chunky in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈtʃʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHUHNG-kee.
What does chunky mean?
- Having chunks.“I ate a chunky bar of chocolate.”
- Fat.“I prefer chunky blonde girls to skinny brunettes.”
- Of a cat: having a large, solid bodyline.“The British Shorthair has a distinctively chunky body, dense coat and broad face.”
- Alternative form of chunkey (“Native American game”).
Where does chunky come from?
From chunk + -y.
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Words that rhyme with chunky
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Questions about saying chunky
How do you pronounce chunky?
Say CHUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chunky?
Chunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHNG). Broken into parts: CHUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say chunky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈtʃʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.