How to pronounce kerplunk
Say it like ker-PLUHNGK. Kerplunk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLUHNGK).
- ker
- PLUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kerplunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of kerplunk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-PLUHNGK.
What does kerplunk mean?
- A sound of someone or something falling and landing heavily.
- A disappointment which comes as a surprise.
- Used to indicate a thudding sound.
- To make the sound of falling and landing heavily; to thud.
Where does kerplunk come from?
From ker- (prefix forming onomatopoeias imitating the effect or sound of a heavy object falling) + plunk (“dull thud of something landing on a surface”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with kerplunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kerplunk.
Questions about saying kerplunk
How do you pronounce kerplunk?
Say ker-PLUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /kərˈplʌŋk/. In British English it is /kəˈplʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kerplunk?
Kerplunk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLUHNGK). Broken into parts: ker · PLUHNGK.
Is kerplunk 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 /kəˈplʌŋk/ (kuh-PLUHNGK).