How do you pronounce "spunk"?

In American English: /ˈspʌŋk/ (SPUHNGK). In British English: /spˈɐŋk/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌŋk/ (SPUHNGK). In Australian English: /spˈʌŋk/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspʌŋk/ (SPUHNGK), while in British English it's /spˈɐŋk/ (SP).

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spunk

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/ˈspʌŋk/

SPUHNGK

Syllable Breakdown

spʌŋkspunk

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