How to Pronounce Spunk

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/spʌŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spunk”

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

What does spunk mean?

noun

  1. A spark.
  2. Touchwood; tinder.

verb

  1. To catch fire; flame up.
  2. To ejaculate.

    “He spunked into the condom.”

Synonyms

Adonisbeefcakehunk

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Words that rhyme with spunk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkslinkbunkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunkslunk

Related words

punkmettleheartkindlingtouchwoodtindernerveexpend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spunk"?▾

"Spunk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spunk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spunk" is /spʌŋk/.

What does "spunk" mean?▾

Spunk: A spark.

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