How to Pronounce "bunker"
word
/ˈbəŋkɝ/
BUHNG-kur
/bˈʌŋkɐ/
BUHNG-kuh
Definition
A bunker is a strong underground shelter, usually built to protect people from attacks or danger. It can also refer to a sand trap near a golf course.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəŋkɝ/
British English
/bˈʌŋkɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHNG-kur
UK
BUHNG-kuh
Listen in Context
The soldiers hid in the bunker during the attack.
We visited an old World War II bunker at the museum.
My golf ball landed in the bunker next to the green.
We had to bunker down during the storm last night.