How to Pronounce Bunkering

To pronounce "bunkering", say BUNK-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BUNK-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bunkering”

"bunkering" has 3 syllables: bunk-er-ing. It rhymes with hunkering, if that helps it stick.

What does bunkering mean?

verb

  1. To load a vessel with oil or coal for the engine.
  2. To hit a golf ball into a bunker.

noun

  1. The taking on board of bunker fuel

    “Our company provides bunkering services throughout the region.”

  2. The illicit removal of oil from a pipeline or other distribution system

Synonyms

coaling

Words that rhyme with bunkering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hunkering

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunkering"?▾

"Bunkering" has 3 syllables: bunk · er · ing.

What does "bunkering" mean?▾

Bunkering: To load a vessel with oil or coal for the engine.

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