How to pronounce klonk
Say it like KLONGK. Klonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/klɑŋk/KLONGK
UK British/klɒŋk/KLONGK
- KLONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of klonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLONGK.
What does klonk mean?
noun
- A dull, metallic or hollow sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact; a clunk.
Words that rhyme with klonk
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Questions about saying klonk
How do you pronounce klonk?
Say KLONGK. The American pronunciation is /klɑŋk/. In British English it is /klɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klonk?
Klonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLONGK.
Is klonk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /klɒŋk/ (KLONGK).