How to pronounce plunking
Say it like PLUHNG-king. Plunking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHNG).
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- PLUHNG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plunking
American and British speakers say plunking in essentially the same way: /ˈplʌŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʌŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHNG-king.
What does plunking mean?
Words that rhyme with plunking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plunking.
Questions about saying plunking
How do you pronounce plunking?
Say PLUHNG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunking?
Plunking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHNG). Broken into parts: PLUHNG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say plunking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʌŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʌŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.