How to pronounce phonk
Say it like FONGK. Phonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of phonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FONGK.
What does phonk mean?
- A style of music derived from hip-hop and trap music, directly inspired by 1990s Memphis rap.
- Drift phonk.
Where does phonk come from?
Alteration of funk.
Words that rhyme with phonk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonk.
Questions about saying phonk
How do you pronounce phonk?
Say FONGK. The American pronunciation is /fɑŋk/. In British English it is /fɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonk?
Phonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FONGK.
Is phonk 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 /fɒŋk/ (FONGK).