How to pronounce flunk
Say it like FLUHNGK. Flunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of flunk
American and British speakers say flunk in essentially the same way: /flʌŋk/ in the US and /flʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHNGK.
What does flunk mean?
- Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.“He flunked math, again.”
- Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.“Unsatisfied with Fred's progress, the teacher flunked him.”
- To fail any challenge
Where does flunk come from?
Alteration of funk, or perhaps a blend of flinch + funk.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with flunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flunk.
Questions about saying flunk
How do you pronounce flunk?
Say FLUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /flʌŋk/. In British English it is /flʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flunk?
Flunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say flunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flʌŋk/ and the British form is /flʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.