How do you pronounce "hunky"?

In American English: /ˈhʌŋki/ (HUHNGK-ee). In British English: /hˈɐŋki/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌŋki/ (HUHNGK-ee). In Australian English: /hˈʌŋki/ (H-uhngk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʌŋki/ (HUHNGK-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɐŋki/ (H).

How to Pronounce "hunky"

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hunky

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/ˈhʌŋki/

HUHNGK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hʌŋkhu·inky

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