How to pronounce wonk
Say it like WONGK. Wonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WONGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WONGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wonk
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WONGK.
What does wonk mean?
- A policy wonk or other intellectual expert.
- To cram for exams.
Where does wonk come from?
American English student slang 1954; perhaps navy slang before that.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wonk
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Questions about saying wonk
How do you pronounce wonk?
Say WONGK. The American pronunciation is /wɑŋk/. In British English it is /wɒŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonk?
Wonk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WONGK.
Is wonk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /wɒŋk/ (WONGK).