How to pronounce drunks
Say it like DRUHNGKS. Drunks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRUHNGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drunks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHNGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of drunks
American and British speakers say drunks in essentially the same way: /drʌŋks/ in the US and /drʌŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHNGKS.
What does drunks mean?
- plural of drunk How to pronounce drunk
Words that rhyme with drunks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drunks.
Questions about saying drunks
How do you pronounce drunks?
Say DRUHNGKS. The American pronunciation is /drʌŋks/. In British English it is /drʌŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drunks?
Drunks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRUHNGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say drunks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drʌŋks/ and the British form is /drʌŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.