How to pronounce spelunks
Say it like spuh-LUHNGKS. Spelunks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHNGKS).
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- spuh
- LUHNGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spelunks 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.
- LUHNGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of spelunks
American and British speakers say spelunks in essentially the same way: /spəˈlʌŋks/ in the US and /spəˈlʌŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: spuh-LUHNGKS.
What does spelunks mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of spelunk How to pronounce spelunk
Words that rhyme with spelunks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spelunks.
Questions about saying spelunks
How do you pronounce spelunks?
Say spuh-LUHNGKS. The American pronunciation is /spəˈlʌŋks/. In British English it is /spəˈlʌŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spelunks?
Spelunks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHNGKS). Broken into parts: spuh · LUHNGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say spelunks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spəˈlʌŋks/ and the British form is /spəˈlʌŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.