How to Pronounce Funky

To pronounce "funky", say FUNKY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “funky”

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

What does funky mean?

adjective

  1. Offbeat, unconventional or eccentric.
  2. Not quite right; of questionable quality; not appropriate to the context.

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Words that rhyme with funky

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spunkychinkyhunkyhinkychunkyjunkieflunkyclunkyflunkeygunkyjunky

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funky"?▾

"Funky" has one syllable.

What does "funky" mean?▾

Funky: Offbeat, unconventional or eccentric.

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