How to pronounce wonks
Say it like WONGKS. Wonks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɑŋks/WONGKS
UK British/wɒŋks/WONGKS
- WONGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WONGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wonks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WONGKS.
What does wonks mean?
noun
- plural of wonk How to pronounce wonk
Questions about saying wonks
How do you pronounce wonks?
Say WONGKS. The American pronunciation is /wɑŋks/. In British English it is /wɒŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonks?
Wonks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WONGKS.
Is wonks 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 /wɒŋks/ (WONGKS).