How to pronounce conk
Say it like KONGK. Conk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of conk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONGK.
What does conk mean?
- The shelf- or bracket-shaped fruiting body of a bracket fungus (also called a shelf fungus), i.e. a mushroom growing off a tree trunk.
- A nose, especially a large one.
- Alternative spelling of conch.
- A hairstyle involving the chemical straightening and styling of kinky hair.
- To hit, especially on the head.
Where does conk come from?
Variant or figurative use of conch.
Words that rhyme with conk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conk.
Words that sound like conk
Questions about saying conk
How do you pronounce conk?
Say KONGK. The American pronunciation is /kɑŋk/. In British English it is /kɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conk?
Conk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KONGK.
Is conk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒŋk/ (KONGK).
What words sound the same as conk?
Conk sounds the same as conch in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.