How to Pronounce Flunkey

To pronounce "flunkey", say FLUNK-ey — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈflʌŋki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈflʌŋki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flunkey”

"flunkey" has 2 syllables: flunk-ey. It rhymes with spunky and chinky, if that helps it stick.

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

What does flunkey mean?

noun

  1. An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
  2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob.

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Words that rhyme with flunkey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spunkychinkyhunkyhinkychunkyjunkieflunkyclunkyfunkygunkyjunky

Related words

lackeyyes-manstoogedweebflunkieflunkeyhoodflunkeyismflunkydom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flunkey"?▾

"Flunkey" has 2 syllables: flunk · ey.

What is the IPA transcription of "flunkey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flunkey" is /ˈflʌŋki/.

What does "flunkey" mean?▾

Flunkey: An underling; a liveried servant or a footman; servant, retainer – a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

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