How to Pronounce "dunk"
word
/ˈdəŋk/
duhngk
/dˈʌŋk/
duhngk
Definition
To quickly dip something into a liquid, usually food; also, in basketball, to score by forcefully putting the ball directly through the hoop with one or both hands.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdəŋk/
British English
/dˈʌŋk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
duhngk
UK
duhngk
Listen in Context
He likes to dunk his cookies in milk.
Can you dunk the ball in basketball?
Please dunk your paintbrush in water before starting.
He pulled off an amazing dunk in the last seconds of the game.