How to Pronounce Wonky

To pronounce "wonky", say WONKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈwɔːŋ.kɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈwɔːŋ.kɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wonky”

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

What does wonky mean?

noun

  1. A subgenre of electronic music employing unstable rhythms, complex time signatures, and mid-range synths.

adjective

  1. Lopsided, misaligned or off-centre.
  2. Feeble, shaky or rickety.

Synonyms

awrylonkiemisalignedskew-whiffbrokenbuggyrickety

Words that rhyme with wonky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

honkywankyswankyshonkyhonkeyrhonchidonkey

Related words

lopsidedunstablericketyshakywobblyawryaskewcrooked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wonky"?▾

"Wonky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wonky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wonky" is /ˈwɔːŋ.kɪ/.

What does "wonky" mean?▾

Wonky: A subgenre of electronic music employing unstable rhythms, complex time signatures, and mid-range synths.

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