How to pronounce tonk
Say it like TAWNGK. Tonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAWNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tonk
American and British speakers say tonk in essentially the same way: /tɔŋk/ in the US and /tɒŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TONGK.
What does tonk mean?
- An item or items of value, or of perceived value, especially for sale.“How much tonk have we got to shift?”
- A matching card game, combining features of knock rummy and conquian.
- Representing a sound produced by knocking on something hollow.
Questions about saying tonk
How do you pronounce tonk?
Say TAWNGK. The American pronunciation is /tɔŋk/. In British English it is /tɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonk?
Tonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAWNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say tonk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɔŋk/ and the British form is /tɒŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.