How do you pronounce "funky"?

In American English: /ˈfʌŋki/ (FUHNGK-ee). In British English: /fˈɐŋki/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfʌŋki/ (FUHNGK-ee). In Australian English: /fˈʌŋki/ (F-uhngk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfʌŋki/ (FUHNGK-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɐŋki/ (F).

How to Pronounce "funky"

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funky

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/ˈfʌŋki/

FUHNGK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fʌŋkfu·inky

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