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How to Pronounce "plunk down"

expression

ˈpɫəŋk/ /ˈdaʊn
PLUNK-down
plˈʌŋk/ /dˈaʊn
pl-UNK-down

Definition

To put something down casually, often with a noise, or to pay a sum of money (especially a large or noticeable amount).

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɫəŋk/ /ˈdaʊn

British English

plˈʌŋk/ /dˈaʊn

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PLUNK-down

UK

pl-UNK-down

Listen in Context

He plunked down his backpack on the floor.

I plunked down $50 for those shoes.

She plunked down on the couch after work.

We all plunked down our keys as soon as we got in.