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