How to pronounce shrunken
Say it like SHRUHNG-kun. Shrunken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHNG).
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- SHRUHNG
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrunken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shrunken
American and British speakers say shrunken in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrʌŋkən/ in the US and /ˈʃrʌŋkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRUHNG-kun.
What does shrunken mean?
- past participle of shrink How to pronounce shrink
- Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.“A shriveled and shrunken appearance.”
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Words that rhyme with shrunken
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Questions about saying shrunken
How do you pronounce shrunken?
Say SHRUHNG-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrʌŋkən/. In British English it is /ˈʃrʌŋkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrunken?
Shrunken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRUHNG). Broken into parts: SHRUHNG · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say shrunken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrʌŋkən/ and the British form is /ˈʃrʌŋkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.