How to pronounce stunk
Say it like STUHNGK. Stunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STUHNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of stunk
American and British speakers say stunk in essentially the same way: /stʌŋk/ in the US and /stʌŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHNGK.
What does stunk mean?
- simple past and past participle of stink How to pronounce stink
Words that rhyme with stunk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stunk.
Questions about saying stunk
How do you pronounce stunk?
Say STUHNGK. The American pronunciation is /stʌŋk/. In British English it is /stʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stunk?
Stunk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STUHNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say stunk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stʌŋk/ and the British form is /stʌŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.