How do you pronounce "trunk"?

In American English: /ˈtrʌŋk/ (TRUHNGK). In British English: /tɹˈɐŋk/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtrʌŋk/ (TRUHNGK). In Australian English: /tɹˈʌŋk/ (TR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrʌŋk/ (TRUHNGK), while in British English it's /tɹˈɐŋk/ (TR).

How to Pronounce "trunk"

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trunk

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/ˈtrʌŋk/

TRUHNGK

Syllable Breakdown

trʌŋktrunk

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