How to Pronounce Hunks

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/hʌŋks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hunks”

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

What does hunks mean?

noun

  1. A crotchety or surly person.
  2. A stingy man; a miser.

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Words that rhyme with hunks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slinkssphynxchunkstrunksdrunksfunkspunksbunksdinksjunksflunkszincs

Related words

lumphunkiehunkyhumphunkererbohunkchunkstergaloot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hunks"?▾

"Hunks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hunks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hunks" is /hʌŋks/.

What does "hunks" mean?▾

Hunks: A crotchety or surly person.

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