How to pronounce stonk
Say it like STONGK. Stonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of stonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STONGK.
What does stonk mean?
- A heavy artillery bombardment.
- To unleash a heavy artillery bombardment.
- To overwhelm or trounce; to defeat decisively.
Where does stonk come from?
Uncertain. Possibly of imitative origin.
Words that rhyme with stonk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stonk.
Questions about saying stonk
How do you pronounce stonk?
Say STONGK. The American pronunciation is /stɑŋk/. In British English it is /stɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stonk?
Stonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STONGK.
Is stonk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /stɒŋk/ (STONGK).