How to Pronounce Clunking

To pronounce "clunking", say CLUNK-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

CLUNK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “clunking”

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

What does clunking mean?

verb

  1. To make such a sound

noun

  1. A sound that clunks.

adjective

  1. Clunky; awkward

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Words that rhyme with clunking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clinkingchunkingchinkingslinkingtrunkingdunkingmonkingdebunkingpinkingspelunkingfunkingbunking

Related words

thudthumpplunkclumpclopthumpingklunkyclunky

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clunking"?▾

"Clunking" has 2 syllables: clunk · ing.

What does "clunking" mean?▾

Clunking: To make such a sound

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