How to pronounce donk
Say it like DONGK. Donk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of donk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DONGK.
What does donk mean?
- A sub-genre of Scouse house music containing distinctive percussion sounds, or a sound typical of this genre.
- To hit“He donked me on the head!”
- To mess around, to play“We can donk all day, boys!”
- A donkey (the animal).
- A car's engine.
- A fool.
Where does donk come from?
As a genre of music, coined or popularized by band Blackout Crew in their 2008 song "Put a Donk on it".
Words that rhyme with donk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of donk.
Questions about saying donk
How do you pronounce donk?
Say DONGK. The American pronunciation is /dɑŋk/. In British English it is /dɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donk?
Donk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DONGK.
Is donk 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 /dɒŋk/ (DONGK).