How to pronounce shrunk
Say it like SHRUHNGK. Shrunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHRUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shrunk
American and British speakers say shrunk in essentially the same way: /ʃrʌŋk/ in the US and /ʃrʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRUHNGK.
What does shrunk mean?
Words that rhyme with shrunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrunk.
Questions about saying shrunk
How do you pronounce shrunk?
Say SHRUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /ʃrʌŋk/. In British English it is /ʃrʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrunk?
Shrunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHRUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say shrunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃrʌŋk/ and the British form is /ʃrʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.