How to pronounce sunken
Say it like SUHNG-kun. Sunken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHNG).
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- SUHNG
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sunken
American and British speakers say sunken in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌŋkən/ in the US and /ˈsʌŋkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHNG-kun.
What does sunken mean?
- Caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged“The sunken ship lay at a depth of 100 feet”
- Seeming to have fallen deeper back into the face due to tiredness, illness, or old age.“She looked old and thin with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes.”
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Words that rhyme with sunken
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Questions about saying sunken
How do you pronounce sunken?
Say SUHNG-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌŋkən/. In British English it is /ˈsʌŋkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunken?
Sunken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHNG). Broken into parts: SUHNG · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say sunken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌŋkən/ and the British form is /ˈsʌŋkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.