How to Pronounce "sunk"
word
/ˈsəŋk/
suhngk
/sˈʌŋk/
suhngk
Definition
Sunk is the past participle and past tense of 'sink', meaning something has gone down below the surface, usually of water. It can also be used figuratively to mean something has failed or been lost.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəŋk/
British English
/sˈʌŋk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhngk
UK
suhngk
Listen in Context
The boat has sunk in the lake.
All the rocks quickly sunk to the bottom.
The treasure was sunk deep under the sea.
My heart sunk when I heard the bad news.