How to pronounce punkish
Say it like PUHN-kish. Punkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punkish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of punkish
American and British speakers say punkish in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpʌnkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-kish.
What does punkish mean?
- Reminiscent of the punk subculture; slightly punk.
Where does punkish come from?
From punk + -ish.
Questions about saying punkish
How do you pronounce punkish?
Say PUHN-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punkish?
Punkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say punkish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.