How to pronounce junking
Say it like JUHNG-king. Junking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of junking
American and British speakers say junking in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNG-king.
What does junking mean?
- present participle and gerund of junk How to pronounce junk
Words that rhyme with junking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of junking.
Questions about saying junking
How do you pronounce junking?
Say JUHNG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junking?
Junking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say junking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.