How to pronounce punkie
Say it like PUHNG-kee. Punkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNG).
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- PUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of punkie
American and British speakers say punkie in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈpʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHNG-kee.
What does punkie mean?
- A small two-winged fly or midge of the family Ceratopogonidae, which bites and then sucks the blood of mammals; a biting midge or sandfly.
- In full punkie lantern: a lantern similar to a jack-o'-lantern consisting of a gourd such as a pumpkin or a root vegetable such as a mangelwurzel or swede which has been hollowed out, in which a candle has been placed; these are chiefly displayed during Punkie Night in late October.
- Synonym of pumpkinseed (“a North American sunfish, Lepomis gibbosus”).
Where does punkie come from?
From Jersey Dutch *punkje + English -ie (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with punkie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of punkie.
Questions about saying punkie
How do you pronounce punkie?
Say PUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈpʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punkie?
Punkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHNG). Broken into parts: PUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say punkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈpʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.