How to Pronounce Punks

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

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Letters

/pʌŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “punks”

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

What does punks 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.”

noun

  1. Any material used as tinder for lighting fires, such as agaric, dried wood, or touchwood, but especially wood altered by certain fungi.
  2. A utensil for lighting wicks or fuses (such as those of fireworks) resembling stick incense.

Synonyms

gunselhoodlumhooligantrouble-makerhustleprostitute

Words that rhyme with punks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slinkssphynxchunkstrunkshunksdrunksfunksbunksdinksjunksflunkszincs

Related words

bumchintzyhoodlumspunkthuggoonsleazycrummy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punks"?▾

"Punks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "punks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punks" is /pʌŋks/.

What does "punks" mean?▾

Punks: A person used for sex, particularly:

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