How to pronounce gunky
Say it like GUHNG-kee. Gunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHNG).
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- GUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gunky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHNGSay 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 gunky
American and British speakers say gunky in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈɡʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHNG-kee.
What does gunky mean?
- greasy, messy or dirty.
Where does gunky come from?
From gunk + -y.
Words that rhyme with gunky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gunky.
Questions about saying gunky
How do you pronounce gunky?
Say GUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gunky?
Gunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHNG). Broken into parts: GUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say gunky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.