How to pronounce podunk
Say it like POH-tungk. Podunk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- tungk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Podunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tungkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of podunk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POH-tungk.
What does podunk mean?
- Small, rural, and unimportant.
Where does podunk come from?
From Podunk, a mythical small town of no importance, from Eastern Algonquian.
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Questions about saying podunk
How do you pronounce podunk?
Say POH-tungk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊtəŋk/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊtəŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in podunk?
Podunk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · tungk.
Is podunk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊtəŋk/ (POH-tungk).