How do you pronounce "drunk"?

In American English: /ˈdrʌŋk/ (DRUHNGK). In British English: /dɹˈɐŋk/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrʌŋk/ (DRUHNGK). In Australian English: /dɹˈʌŋk/ (DR).

Is "drunk" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrʌŋk/ (DRUHNGK), while in British English it's /dɹˈɐŋk/ (DR).

How to Pronounce "drunk"

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drunk

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/ˈdrʌŋk/

DRUHNGK

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drʌŋkdrunk

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