How to Pronounce Sunken

To pronounce "sunken", say SUNK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌŋkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsʌŋkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sunken”

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

What does sunken mean?

verb

  1. (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
  2. (heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.

adjective

  1. Caused, by natural or unnatural means, to be depressed (lower than the surrounding area) or submerged

    “The sunken ship lay at a depth of 100 feet”

  2. (of eyes or cheeks) Seeming to have fallen deeper back into the face due to tiredness, illness, or old age.

    “She looked old and thin with sunken cheeks and hollow eyes.”

Synonyms

descendgo downdipdunksubmerge

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Words that rhyme with sunken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drunkenshrunkenpunctionpunkintelefunkenbrunkenduncan

Related words

hollowsubmergeddrownedrecesseddeep-setswampedundergroundsinking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sunken"?▾

"Sunken" has 2 syllables: sunk · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "sunken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sunken" is /ˈsʌŋkən/.

What does "sunken" mean?▾

Sunken: (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.

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