How to Pronounce "wonk"
word
ˈwɑnk
WAWNK
wˈɒnk
WONK
Definition
A 'wonk' is a person who is very knowledgeable and focused on the details of a specific subject, often policy, academics, or technical fields. It can describe someone as an expert, but also slightly obsessive about their topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑnk
British English
wˈɒnk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWNK
UK
WONK
Listen in Context
He is a real wonk about government policies.
My brother is a math wonk.
Jenny became a health care wonk after college.
He's such a tech wonk, he reads computer manuals for fun.