How to pronounce shonk
Say it like SHONGK. Shonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHONGK.
What does shonk mean?
- Alternative form of shonky (“a dishonest person”).
Where does shonk come from?
Perhaps related to shonicker.
Words that rhyme with shonk
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Questions about saying shonk
How do you pronounce shonk?
Say SHONGK. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑŋk/. In British English it is /ʃɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shonk?
Shonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHONGK.
Is shonk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃɒŋk/ (SHONGK).