How to pronounce plonk
Say it like PLONGK. Plonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of plonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PLONGK.
What does plonk mean?
- The sound made by something solid landing.
- The sound of something solid landing.“I just heard a plonk – did something fall down in the kitchen?”
- To set or toss (something) down carelessly.“When you’ve finished with the sponge, just plonk it back in the sink.”
- To sit down heavily and without ceremony.
Where does plonk come from?
Onomatopoeic. Compare plunk.
Words that rhyme with plonk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plonk.
Questions about saying plonk
How do you pronounce plonk?
Say PLONGK. The American pronunciation is /plɑŋk/. In British English it is /plɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plonk?
Plonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLONGK.
Is plonk 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 /plɒŋk/ (PLONGK).