How do you pronounce "shrunk"?

In American English: /ˈʃrʌŋk/ (SHRUHNGK). In British English: /ʃɹˈɐŋk/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃrʌŋk/ (SHRUHNGK). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈʌŋk/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃrʌŋk/ (SHRUHNGK), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈɐŋk/ (SHR).

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shrunk

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/ˈʃrʌŋk/

SHRUHNGK

Syllable Breakdown

ʃrʌŋkshrunk

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