How Do You Spell BUNKER?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌŋkə] (IPA)

The word "bunker" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈbʌŋkər/. The first sound is a short "u" sound, followed by a "ng" consonant sound. The next sound is similar to the "uh" sound we make when we say "up", followed by a "k" and "er" sound. The spelling of this word may seem tricky because it includes the letter "k" before the letter "e", which can be confusing. However, breaking it down with phonetic transcription can help us understand how to correctly spell and pronounce this word.

BUNKER Meaning and Definition

  1. Bunker, typically a noun, is a term used to describe an underground or fortified structure that is designed to provide protection, shelter, or storage in various contexts.

    In military terms, a bunker refers to an enclosed, often reinforced structure constructed to shield individuals or military personnel from enemy attacks, particularly in war zones. Bunkers are typically fortified with thick walls and ceilings, offering protection against bombs, artillery fire, and other destructive forces. They serve as command centers, communication hubs, storage spaces for weapons, ammunition, and supplies, or as shelters for troops during combat.

    Outside military applications, a bunker can also refer to an underground storage facility designed for various commodities such as fuel, food, or nuclear waste. These bunkers are built to withstand environmental pressures and have self-sustaining features to ensure the safe storage of materials.

    In golf, a bunker refers specifically to a hazard on the course. It is a sand-filled pit or cavity that poses an obstacle to players, designed to make the game more challenging. Players must attempt to maneuver their way out of the bunker, while avoiding penalties.

    Beyond its literal definitions, "bunker" can also be used in metaphoric or idiomatic expressions, such as "being in a psychological bunker" which entails being isolated or closed off emotionally, or "bunkering down" which means preparing for an imminent or potential threat by seeking shelter and adopting a defensive stance.

  2. A large wooden box for containing coals; a bin.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BUNKER

Etymology of BUNKER

The word "bunker" originates from Scottish dialect, particularly Lowland Scots. It is believed to be derived from the Scots word "bonkar", which means a seat or a stool, and is a variant of the word "banker". The term was originally used to refer to a bench or raised platform, and later developed a more specific meaning.

In the early 18th century, the word "bunker" started being used in reference to a bench or ledge used in playing cards or dice, where the money was placed. This led to the term being associated with gambling. Eventually, "bunker" came to be used in golf as a term for a sand trap.

During World War I, the word "bunker" gained its modern military usage. It was used to describe a defensive fortification or shelter, typically made of reinforced concrete and used to protect soldiers from enemy fire.

Similar spelling words for BUNKER

Plural form of BUNKER is BUNKERS

Conjugate verb Bunker

CONDITIONAL

I would bunker
you would bunker
he/she/it would bunker
we would bunker
they would bunker

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bunkering
you would be bunkering
he/she/it would be bunkering
we would be bunkering
they would be bunkering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bunker
you would have bunker
he/she/it would have bunker
we would have bunker
they would have bunker

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bunkering
you would have been bunkering
he/she/it would have been bunkering
we would have been bunkering
they would have been bunkering

FUTURE

I will bunker
you will bunker
he/she/it will bunker
we will bunker
they will bunker

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bunkering
you will be bunkering
he/she/it will be bunkering
we will be bunkering
they will be bunkering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bunkered
you will have bunkered
he/she/it will have bunkered
we will have bunkered
they will have bunkered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bunkering
you will have been bunkering
he/she/it will have been bunkering
we will have been bunkering
they will have been bunkering

IMPERATIVE

you bunker
we let´s bunker

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bunker

PAST

I bunkered
you bunkered
he/she/it bunkered
we bunkered
they bunkered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bunkering
you were bunkering
he/she/it was bunkering
we were bunkering
they were bunkering

PAST PARTICIPLE

bunkered

PAST PERFECT

I had bunkered
you had bunkered
he/she/it had bunkered
we had bunkered
they had bunkered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bunkering
you had been bunkering
he/she/it had been bunkering
we had been bunkering
they had been bunkering

PRESENT

I bunker
you bunker
he/she/it bunkers
we bunker
they bunker

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bunkering
you are bunkering
he/she/it is bunkering
we are bunkering
they are bunkering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bunkering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bunkered
you have bunkered
he/she/it has bunkered
we have bunkered
they have bunkered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bunkering
you have been bunkering
he/she/it has been bunkering
we have been bunkering
they have been bunkering

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: