How to Pronounce Shrunken

To pronounce "shrunken", say SHRUNK-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHRUNK-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrunken”

"shrunken" has 2 syllables: shrunk-en. It rhymes with sunken and drunken, if that helps it stick.

What does shrunken mean?

verb

  1. To cause to become smaller.

    “The dryer shrank my sweater.”

  2. To become smaller; to contract.

    “This garment will shrink when wet.”

adjective

  1. Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage; shrivelled.

Synonyms

funkshirkretreatshrink back

Antonyms

enlargeexpandgrowstretch

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Words that rhyme with shrunken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sunkendrunkenpunctionpunkintelefunkenbrunkenduncan

Related words

shrivelledshriveledwitheredwizenedwizenthinreducedlean

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrunken"?▾

"Shrunken" has 2 syllables: shrunk · en.

What does "shrunken" mean?▾

Shrunken: To cause to become smaller.

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