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How to pronounce:
drunk
Definition:
(nou) a chronic drinker (nou) someone who is intoxicated
Phonetic Transcription:
drʌŋk
Examples:
Cider or beer was then allowed to be drunk in the refectory of the abbey.
The men were drunk.
He was drunk for the majority of the term.
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Common mistakes of drunk pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "drunk" with a long "u" sound, saying /drʌːŋk/ instead of the correct /drʌŋk/. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "cup" to pronounce it correctly.
- Stress placement: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "drunk" as /dɹʌŋk/ with emphasis on "unk". In reality, "drunk" is a one-syllable word. Tip: Remember it is a single unit with no additional stress.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some speakers add an "a" sound, pronouncing it like "dran-k". This is incorrect as "drunk" is pronounced /drʌŋk/. Tip: Practice saying it as a single syllable without any added sounds.
- Misplacing the nasal sound: Learners may pronounce "drunk" without the nasal "n", saying /drʌk/. The correct pronunciation is /drʌŋk/, where the "n" is nasalized. Tip: Emphasize the "ng" sound by letting air flow through your nose.
- Confusing with "drunkard": Some might pronounce "drunk" as if it has more syllables, similar to "drunkard". "Drunk" is one syllable /drʌŋk/. Tip: Keep it simple and short, focusing on the single syllable.