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