How to Pronounce Bonk

To pronounce "bonk", say BONK — one syllable, IPA /bɒŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɒŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bonk”

"bonk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with conch and wank, if that helps it stick.

What does bonk mean?

noun

  1. A bump on the head.
  2. Any minor collision or random meeting.

verb

  1. To strike or collide with something.
  2. To have sexual intercourse.

Synonyms

hit the wallboinkdiscuss Ugandahave sex

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Words that rhyme with bonk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conchwankconkclonktwankcronkshonkhonkplonkpronktroncgronk

Related words

bangbopbashwhapwhophumpbed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bonk"?▾

"Bonk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bonk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bonk" is /bɒŋk/.

What does "bonk" mean?▾

Bonk: A bump on the head.

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