How to Pronounce "shrunk"
word
/ˈʃɹəŋk/
SHRUNGK
/ʃɹˈʌŋk/
sh-RUNK
Definition
'Shrunk' is the past participle and past tense of 'shrink', meaning something became smaller in size, usually because of washing, heat, or drying.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɹəŋk/
British English
/ʃɹˈʌŋk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRUNGK
UK
sh-RUNK
Listen in Context
My jeans have shrunk after washing.
The sweater shrunk in the dryer.
My shoes have shrunk and don't fit anymore.
The more I washed it, the more it shrunk.