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