How to Pronounce Bunks

To pronounce "bunks", say BUNKS — one syllable, IPA /bʌŋks/. 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

/bʌŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bunks”

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

What does bunks 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.

verb

  1. To fail to attend school or work without permission; to play truant (usually as in 'to bunk off').
  2. To expel from a school.

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Words that rhyme with bunks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slinkssphynxchunkstrunkshunksdrunksfunkspunksdinksjunksflunkszincs

Related words

buncombeberthcraplamrunbullbullshitshit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunks"?▾

"Bunks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bunks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bunks" is /bʌŋks/.

What does "bunks" mean?▾

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

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