How to Pronounce "spunk"
word
/ˈspəŋk/
SPUNK
/spˈʌŋk/
sp-UNK
Definition
Spunk means courage, determination, or the ability to face difficult or dangerous situations with confidence and spirit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspəŋk/
British English
/spˈʌŋk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPUNK
UK
sp-UNK
Listen in Context
She has a lot of spunk for someone so young.
It takes spunk to try something new.
He showed real spunk during the competition.
I like her—she's got spunk and never gives up.