How to pronounce crunk
Say it like KRUHNGK. Crunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of crunk
American and British speakers say crunk in essentially the same way: /krʌŋk/ in the US and /krʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHNGK.
What does crunk mean?
- Crazy and intoxicated.
- A type of hip hop that originated in the southern United States.
Where does crunk come from?
There is no evidence of any connection with Yiddish or German krank (“sick, ill”), nor that it entered the Southern Black vernacular through the presence of European Jewish immigrant shopkeepers in black neighborhoods in cities such as Atlanta.
Words that rhyme with crunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crunk.
Questions about saying crunk
How do you pronounce crunk?
Say KRUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /krʌŋk/. In British English it is /krʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crunk?
Crunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say crunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krʌŋk/ and the British form is /krʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.