How to pronounce hunkering
Say it like HUHNG-kuh-ring. Hunkering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG).
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- HUHNG
- kuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hunkering 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hunkering
American and British speakers say hunkering in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNG-kuh-ring.
What does hunkering mean?
- present participle and gerund of hunker How to pronounce hunker
Questions about saying hunkering
How do you pronounce hunkering?
Say HUHNG-kuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hunkering?
Hunkering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: HUHNG · kuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say hunkering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌŋkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.