How to pronounce spelunked
Say it like spuh-LUHNGKT. Spelunked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHNGKT).
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- spuh
- LUHNGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spelunked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHNGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of spelunked
American and British speakers say spelunked in essentially the same way: /spəˈlʌŋkt/ in the US and /spəˈlʌŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: spuh-LUHNGKT.
What does spelunked mean?
- simple past and past participle of spelunk How to pronounce spelunk
Words that rhyme with spelunked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spelunked.
Questions about saying spelunked
How do you pronounce spelunked?
Say spuh-LUHNGKT. The American pronunciation is /spəˈlʌŋkt/. In British English it is /spəˈlʌŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spelunked?
Spelunked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHNGKT). Broken into parts: spuh · LUHNGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say spelunked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spəˈlʌŋkt/ and the British form is /spəˈlʌŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.