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