How to pronounce hunker
Say it like HUHNG-ker. Hunker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG).
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- HUHNG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hunker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHNG-kuh.
What does hunker mean?
- To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down.
- To apply oneself to a task.
- A political conservative.
Where does hunker come from?
Probable cognates include Old Norse húka, Dutch huiken, and German hocken.
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Words that rhyme with hunker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hunker.
Questions about saying hunker
How do you pronounce hunker?
Say HUHNG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunker?
Hunker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: HUHNG · ker.
Is hunker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhʌŋkə/ (HUHNG-kuh).