How to Pronounce Hunk

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/hʌŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hunk”

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

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

What does hunk mean?

noun

  1. A large or dense piece of something.

    “a hunk of metal”

  2. A sexually attractive boy or man, especially one who is muscular.

Synonyms

chunklumppiecebeefcake

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Words that rhyme with hunk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkslinkbunkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkslunk

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hunk"?▾

"Hunk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hunk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hunk" is /hʌŋk/.

What does "hunk" mean?▾

Hunk: A large or dense piece of something.

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