How to pronounce spunky
Say it like SPUHNG-kee. Spunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHNG).
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- SPUHNG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spunky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spunky
American and British speakers say spunky in essentially the same way: /ˈspʌŋki/ in the US and /ˈspʌŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUHNG-kee.
What does spunky mean?
- Spirited or plucky.
- Of a person, stunningly beautiful; good-looking.
- A good-looking person.
Where does spunky come from?
From spunk + -y.
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Words that rhyme with spunky
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Questions about saying spunky
How do you pronounce spunky?
Say SPUHNG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʌŋki/. In British English it is /ˈspʌŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spunky?
Spunky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUHNG). Broken into parts: SPUHNG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say spunky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspʌŋki/ and the British form is /ˈspʌŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.