How to pronounce gunk
Say it like GUHNGK. Gunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of gunk
American and British speakers say gunk in essentially the same way: /ɡʌŋk/ in the US and /ɡʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHNGK.
What does gunk mean?
- Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance.“I washed all the gunk off the light fixture, and found that it was white, not brown.”
- A subculture of 21st century American males, combining elements of modern gothic culture with punk rock.
- An entity with no atomic parts; infinitely divisible.
- To soil or make dirty.
Where does gunk come from?
Apparently from Gunk, trademark name for a liquid soap; perhaps taken as a blend of grime + funk.
Words that rhyme with gunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunk.
Questions about saying gunk
How do you pronounce gunk?
Say GUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌŋk/. In British English it is /ɡʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunk?
Gunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say gunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌŋk/ and the British form is /ɡʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.