To pronounce "hunker", say HUNK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌŋkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hunker
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/ˈhʌŋkə/
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"hunker" has 2 syllables: hunk-er. It rhymes with junker and younker, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Hunker" has 2 syllables: hunk · er.
The IPA transcription of "hunker" is /ˈhʌŋkə/.
Hunker: To crouch or squat close to the ground or lie down
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