How to pronounce slunk
Say it like SLUHNGK. Slunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SLUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of slunk
American and British speakers say slunk in essentially the same way: /slʌŋk/ in the US and /slʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLUHNGK.
What does slunk mean?
- An animal, especially a calf, born prematurely or abortively.
- simple past and past participle of slink
Where does slunk come from?
From an allusive sense of slink (“to bring forth young prematurely”).
Words that rhyme with slunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slunk.
Questions about saying slunk
How do you pronounce slunk?
Say SLUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /slʌŋk/. In British English it is /slʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slunk?
Slunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say slunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slʌŋk/ and the British form is /slʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.