How to pronounce plunked
Say it like PLUHNGKT. Plunked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHNGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHNGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of plunked
American and British speakers say plunked in essentially the same way: /plʌŋkt/ in the US and /plʌŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHNGKT.
What does plunked mean?
- simple past and past participle of plunk How to pronounce plunk
Words that rhyme with plunked
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Questions about saying plunked
How do you pronounce plunked?
Say PLUHNGKT. The American pronunciation is /plʌŋkt/. In British English it is /plʌŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunked?
Plunked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHNGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say plunked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌŋkt/ and the British form is /plʌŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.