Correct pronunciation of the word MONK

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi,

Could you please tell me the correct pronunciation of the word MONK?

Does it rhyme with sunk or conk?

Tom

PS: I have heard both.

2

Hi Tom,

I would rhyme monk with sunk as in monkey.

Alan

3

Thanks, Alan

I did not ask my question properly, as usual. :smiley:

Is the other pronunciation used also? Would it be considered correct… rhyming it with Conk?

Tom

4

Hi Tom,

I can only say how I would pronounce it. Your other suggestion of rhyming with conk sounds unusual to me.

Alan

5

Hi Tom

I’ve only ever heard one pronunciation for monk - the same one as Alan mentioned.

Amy