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squonk

/skwɑŋk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.42 in modern English

Syllables
squonk
IPA
/skwɑŋk/
19
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To produce a raucous noise like a squawk or honk.

Intransitive verb

noun

A raucous noise like a squawk or honk.

noun

A mythical creature, said to inhabit Pennsylvanian forests, where it hides from view for being ashamed of its own appearance, and to dissolve into a pool of tears if captured.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Onomatopoeic; compare squawk, honk.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /skwɑŋk/
  • British English: /skwɒŋk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

squonks (present, singular) squonking (participle, present) squonked (participle, past) squonked (past) squonks (plural)

Rhymes With

mont blanc honk conch tonk bonk donk plonk bronc conk zonk gonk clonk

Questions

How do you pronounce squonk?
The recorded pronunciation is /skwɑŋk/.
What does squonk mean?
To produce a raucous noise like a squawk or honk.
Where does squonk come from?
Onomatopoeic; compare squawk, honk.

How to pronounce squonk

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