How to Pronounce "hunkers"
word
ˈhəŋkɝ
HUNG-kerz
hˈʌŋkəz
HUN-kuhz
Definition
To lower yourself close to the ground by bending your knees and keeping your legs close to your body, like sitting on your heels. Sometimes used figuratively to mean staying quietly in one place for a while.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəŋkɝ
British English
hˈʌŋkəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUNG-kerz
UK
HUN-kuhz
Listen in Context
He hunkers by the fire to warm himself.
The dog hunkers in the corner when it is scared.
She hunkers to tie her shoe.
When the storm hits, everyone hunkers inside their houses.