How to pronounce clunk
Say it like KLUHNGK. Clunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of clunk
American and British speakers say clunk in essentially the same way: /klʌŋk/ in the US and /klʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHNGK.
What does clunk mean?
- A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.
- The sound of liquid coming out of a bottle, etc.; a glucking sound.
- To make such a sound.“Her old bicycle was clunking along the road.”
Where does clunk come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clunk.
Questions about saying clunk
How do you pronounce clunk?
Say KLUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /klʌŋk/. In British English it is /klʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clunk?
Clunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say clunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌŋk/ and the British form is /klʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.