How to pronounce clunky
Say it like KLUHNG-kee. Clunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHNG).
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- KLUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clunky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHNGSay 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 clunky
American and British speakers say clunky in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈklʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHNG-kee.
What does clunky mean?
- Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.“That tomboy's clothing is rather clunky.”
- Being or making a clunk sound.
Where does clunky come from?
From clunk + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clunky
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Questions about saying clunky
How do you pronounce clunky?
Say KLUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈklʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clunky?
Clunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHNG). Broken into parts: KLUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say clunky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈklʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.