How to pronounce tunku
Say it like TUHNG-koo. Tunku has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHNG).
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- TUHNG
- koo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunku pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tunku
American and British speakers say tunku in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌŋku/ in the US and /ˈtʌŋkuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHNG-koo.
What does tunku mean?
- A Malay prince.
Questions about saying tunku
How do you pronounce tunku?
Say TUHNG-koo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌŋku/. In British English it is /ˈtʌŋkuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunku?
Tunku has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHNG). Broken into parts: TUHNG · koo.
Do Americans and Brits say tunku the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌŋku/ and the British form is /ˈtʌŋkuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.