How to pronounce plunker
Say it like PLUHNG-ker. Plunker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHNG).
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- PLUHNG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plunker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLUHNG-kuh.
What does plunker mean?
- An angler who throws bait into the water and waits on the shore, rather than fishing from a boat.
Where does plunker come from?
From plunk + -er.
Words that rhyme with plunker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plunker.
Questions about saying plunker
How do you pronounce plunker?
Say PLUHNG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunker?
Plunker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHNG). Broken into parts: PLUHNG · ker.
Is plunker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplʌŋkə/ (PLUHNG-kuh).