To pronounce "junkie", say JUNK-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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JUNK-ie
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"junkie" has 2 syllables: junk-ie. It rhymes with spunky and chinky, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: junky — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Junkie" has 2 syllables: junk · ie.
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