How to Pronounce Thunk

To pronounce "thunk", say THUNK — one syllable, IPA /θʌŋk/. 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

/θʌŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thunk”

"thunk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does thunk mean?

verb

  1. To strike against something, without breakage, making a "thunk" sound.

    “I was thunked on the head by his stick.”

interjection

  1. Representing the dull sound of the impact of a heavy object striking another and coming to an immediate standstill, with neither object being broken by the impact.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thunk"?▾

"Thunk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thunk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thunk" is /θʌŋk/.

What does "thunk" mean?▾

Thunk: To strike against something, without breakage, making a "thunk" sound.

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