How to pronounce plunk
Say it like PLUHNGK. Plunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plunk
American and British speakers say plunk in essentially the same way: /plʌŋk/ in the US and /plʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHNGK.
What does plunk mean?
- A brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.
- A (heavy) blow or hit.
- With a brief, dull sound, such as the thud of something landing on a surface.
- Directly, exactly, precisely.
- Often reduplicated: used to represent a brief, dull sound, such as the sound of a string of a stringed instrument being plucked, or the thud of something landing on a surface.
Where does plunk come from?
As regards verb etymology 1, verb sense 1.4 (“(transitive) to drop, set, or throw (something, or oneself) abruptly and/or heavily”) and etymology 1, verb sense 2.4 (“(intransitive) to drop, land, or set abruptly and/or heavily”), compare Fr
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Words that rhyme with plunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plunk.
Questions about saying plunk
How do you pronounce plunk?
Say PLUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /plʌŋk/. In British English it is /plʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunk?
Plunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say plunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌŋk/ and the British form is /plʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.