How to Pronounce Bunk

To pronounce "bunk", say BUNK — one syllable, IPA /bʌŋk/. 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

/bʌŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bunk”

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

Sounds exactly like: bunke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bunk mean?

noun

  1. One of a series of berths or beds placed in tiers.
  2. A built-in bed on board ship, often erected in tiers one above the other.

verb

  1. To occupy a bunk.
  2. To provide a bunk.

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Words that rhyme with bunk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkslinkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunkslunk

Related words

buncombeberthcraplamrunbullbullshitshit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunk"?▾

"Bunk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bunk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bunk" is /bʌŋk/.

What does "bunk" mean?▾

Bunk: One of a series of berths or beds placed in tiers.

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