How to Pronounce Chunk

To pronounce "chunk", say CHUNK — one syllable, IPA /t͡ʃʌŋk/. 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

/t͡ʃʌŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chunk”

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

What does chunk mean?

noun

  1. A part of something that has been separated.

    “The statue broke into chunks.”

  2. A representative portion of a substance, often large and irregular.

    “a chunk of granite”

verb

  1. To break into large pieces or chunks.
  2. To break down (language, etc.) into conceptual pieces of manageable size.

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Words that rhyme with chunk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkslinkbunkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunk

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chunk"?▾

"Chunk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "chunk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chunk" is /t͡ʃʌŋk/.

What does "chunk" mean?▾

Chunk: A part of something that has been separated.

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