How to Pronounce Chunking

To pronounce "chunking", say CHUNK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CHUNK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “chunking”

"chunking" has 2 syllables: chunk-ing. It rhymes with clunking and clinking, if that helps it stick.

What does chunking mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The process of reducing something to short, thick pieces, usually using a hammer or a crowbar.
  2. A strategy for making more efficient use of short-term memory by recoding information.

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Words that rhyme with chunking

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clunkingclinkingchinkingslinkingtrunkingdunkingmonkingdebunkingpinkingspelunkingfunkingbunking

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chunking"?▾

"Chunking" has 2 syllables: chunk · ing.

What does "chunking" mean?▾

Chunking: To break into large pieces or chunks.

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