How do you pronounce "punks"?

In American English: /ˈpʌŋks/ (PUHNGKS). In British English: /pˈʌŋks/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌŋks/ (PUHNGKS). In Australian English: /pˈʌŋks/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌŋks/ (PUHNGKS), while in British English it's /pˈʌŋks/ (P).

How to Pronounce "punks"

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punks

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/ˈpʌŋks/

PUHNGKS

Syllable Breakdown

pʌŋkspunks

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