How to pronounce flunkey
Say it like FLUHNG-kee. Flunkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHNG).
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- FLUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flunkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flunkey
American and British speakers say flunkey in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈflʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHNG-kee.
What does flunkey mean?
- An unpleasant, snobby or cringeworthy person.
Words that rhyme with flunkey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flunkey.
Questions about saying flunkey
How do you pronounce flunkey?
Say FLUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈflʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flunkey?
Flunkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHNG). Broken into parts: FLUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say flunkey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈflʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.