How to pronounce gonk
Say it like GONGK. Gonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GONGK.
What does gonk mean?
- A small fuzzy toy, popularized during wartime.
- A stupid, ignorant, or boorish person.
- A sleep; a nap.“I'm going off to have a gonk.”
- To lie; to tell an untruth“You're gonking me!”
Where does gonk come from?
A proprietary name of arbitrary formation.
Words that rhyme with gonk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gonk.
Questions about saying gonk
How do you pronounce gonk?
Say GONGK. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑŋk/. In British English it is /ɡɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonk?
Gonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GONGK.
Is gonk 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 /ɡɒŋk/ (GONGK).