How to pronounce junky
Say it like JUHNG-kee. Junky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG).
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- JUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Junky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of junky
American and British speakers say junky in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈdʒʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: JUHNG-kee.
What does junky mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.
- Full of junk.“We really need to clear out the junky basement.”
Where does junky come from?
From junk + -y (adjectival suffix).
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Words that rhyme with junky
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Words that sound like junky
Questions about saying junky
How do you pronounce junky?
Say JUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in junky?
Junky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHNG). Broken into parts: JUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say junky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈdʒʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as junky?
Junky sounds the same as junkie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.