How to pronounce hunkered
Say it like HUHNG-kerd. Hunkered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG).
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- HUHNG
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunkered 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.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hunkered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHNG-kud.
What does hunkered mean?
- simple past and past participle of hunker How to pronounce hunker
Words that rhyme with hunkered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hunkered.
Questions about saying hunkered
How do you pronounce hunkered?
Say HUHNG-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌŋkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhʌŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunkered?
Hunkered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: HUHNG · kerd.
Is hunkered 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 /ˈhʌŋkəd/ (HUHNG-kud).