How to Pronounce "junkie"
word
/ˈdʒəŋki/
JUHNG-kee
/dʒˈʌŋki/
JUHNG-kee
Definition
A slang word for a person addicted to drugs, especially illegal drugs. It can also be used informally to describe someone who is very obsessed with or deeply interested in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒəŋki/
British English
/dʒˈʌŋki/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHNG-kee
UK
JUHNG-kee
Listen in Context
He became a junkie after using drugs for years.
Everyone knew he was a junkie.
She's a real music junkie.
I'm a bit of a news junkie – I check headlines all day.