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