How to Pronounce Punk

To pronounce "punk", say PUNK — one syllable, IPA /pʌŋk/. 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

/pʌŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “punk”

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

What does punk mean?

noun

  1. A person used for sex, particularly:
  2. A worthless person, particularly:

verb

  1. To pimp.
  2. To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.

    “Ricky punked his new cell-mates.”

adjective

  1. Worthless, contemptible, particularly
  2. Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

    “You look very punk with your t-shirt, piercing, and chains.”

Synonyms

gunselhoodlumhooligantrouble-makerhustleprostitute

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Words that rhyme with punk

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spunkslinkbunkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunkslunk

Related words

bumchintzyhoodlumspunkthuggoonsleazycrummy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punk"?▾

"Punk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "punk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punk" is /pʌŋk/.

What does "punk" mean?▾

Punk: A person used for sex, particularly:

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