How to Pronounce Bunkum

To pronounce "bunkum", say BUNK-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌŋkəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbʌŋkəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bunkum”

"bunkum" has 2 syllables: bunk-um. It rhymes with dinkum and crincum, if that helps it stick.

What does bunkum mean?

noun

  1. Senseless talk; nonsense; a piece of nonsense.
  2. (Washington, DC) Bombastic political posturing or oratorical display designed only for show or public applause.

Words that rhyme with bunkum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dinkumcrincumpinchemduncombe

Related words

hogwashguffhorseshitrotdogshitshitbullshitbuncombe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bunkum"?▾

"Bunkum" has 2 syllables: bunk · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "bunkum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bunkum" is /ˈbʌŋkəm/.

What does "bunkum" mean?▾

Bunkum: Senseless talk; nonsense; a piece of nonsense.

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