How to pronounce cronk
Say it like KRONGK. Cronk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cronk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cronk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KRONGK.
What does cronk mean?
- To honk like a goose.
- The honking sound of a goose.
- A hill or barrow.
Where does cronk come from?
Imitative. Compare quonk.
Words that rhyme with cronk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cronk.
Questions about saying cronk
How do you pronounce cronk?
Say KRONGK. The American pronunciation is /krɑŋk/. In British English it is /krɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cronk?
Cronk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRONGK.
Is cronk 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 /krɒŋk/ (KRONGK).