Pronunciation: [mˈʌŋkɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "munkey" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "monkey" /ˈmʌŋki/. This word is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable /ˈmʌŋk/. The "o" in "monkey" is pronounced as short "u" /ʌ/ sound. The "n" and "k" sounds are pronounced as in "no" and "kite" respectively. "Monkey" refers to a primate that is found in different parts of the world and is known for its playful and curious nature.
The word "munkey" is a variant spelling of the word "monkey". The etymology of the word "monkey" can be traced back to several sources.
One theory suggests that the word originated from the Old English word "monkey", which meant "a small ape". This Old English term can be traced back to the Middle Low German word "moneke" or "monneke" and the Middle Dutch word "moneke", both of which meant "little man" or "monkey".
Another theory suggests that the word "monkey" originated from the West African language Wolof, where "moneke" referred to a type of monkey. During the Atlantic slave trade, the term was introduced to English-speaking countries by African slaves.
