How to Pronounce Flunks

To pronounce "flunks", say FLUNKS — one syllable, IPA /flʌŋks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/flʌŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flunks”

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

What does flunks 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.”

Words that rhyme with flunks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slinkssphynxchunkstrunkshunksdrunksfunkspunksbunksdinksjunkszincs

Related words

failbombexamteststudentcourseachievesboozer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flunks"?▾

"Flunks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flunks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flunks" is /flʌŋks/.

What does "flunks" mean?▾

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

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