How to Pronounce Flunked

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

FLUNK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “flunked”

"flunked" has 2 syllables: flunk-ed. It rhymes with adjunct and defunct, if that helps it stick.

What does flunked mean?

verb

  1. Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.

    “He flunked math, again.”

  2. Of a teacher, to deny a student a passing grade.

    “Unsatisfied with Fred's progress, the teacher flunked him.”

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Words that rhyme with flunked

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adjunctdefuncttinctunkedkinkedtrunkedclunkedchinkedskunkedjunkedbunkeddunked

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flunked"?▾

"Flunked" has 2 syllables: flunk · ed.

What does "flunked" mean?▾

Flunked: Of a student, to fail a class; to not pass.

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