How to Pronounce Clunk

To pronounce "clunk", say CLUNK — one syllable, IPA /klʌŋk/. 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

/klʌŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clunk”

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

Sounds exactly like: klunk — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clunk mean?

noun

  1. A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.
  2. The sound of liquid coming out of a bottle, etc.; a glucking sound.

verb

  1. To make such a sound

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Words that rhyme with clunk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkslinkbunkplunkfunkjunktrunkprinkmonkhunkslunk

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clunk"?▾

"Clunk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clunk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clunk" is /klʌŋk/.

What does "clunk" mean?▾

Clunk: A dull, metallic sound, especially one made by two bodies coming into contact.

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