How Do You Spell SHRUNK?

Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈʌŋk] (IPA)

The word "shrunk" is an irregular verb form of "shrink," which means to become smaller or smaller in size. Its spelling is irregular because, in the past tense, the letters "i" and "u" are switched, unlike most other verbs. The IPA phonetic transcription of "shrunk" is /ʃrʌŋk/. The "sh" sound is represented by /ʃ/, while the vowel sound is /ʌ/ and the final sound is /ŋk/. Proper spelling is important in both written and spoken communication, so it's essential to master irregular verbs like "shrunk."

SHRUNK Meaning and Definition

1. The term "shrunk" is the past participle form of the verb "shrink." It is commonly used to describe the action of becoming smaller in size, typically due to contraction or reducing dimensions. Shrinkage can occur due to various factors, such as heat, pressure, or moisture.

   In its literal sense, "shrunk" refers to the reduction in size or dimensions of an object, material, garment, or substance. This reduction often happens as a result of exposure to high temperature, causing the item to contract and become smaller in physical appearance.

   Figuratively, the term "shrunk" can also be used to express a decrease or decline in various aspects. For example, it can describe a decrease in value, quantity, significance, or influence. This could refer to the shrinking of an economy, a reduced market share for a company, or a declining population in a particular area.

   Furthermore, "shrunk" can also be applied to describe the psychological or emotional state of an individual who has become diminished or contracted in terms of their confidence, self-esteem, or assertiveness. In this context, someone who has experienced a traumatic event may be said to have "shrunk" due to the impact on their overall personality.

   Overall, the term "shrunk" encompasses the idea of becoming smaller, whether it is in a physical, quantitative, qualitative, or metaphorical sense.

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

Top Common Misspellings for SHRUNK *

• shurnk 20%

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Other Common Misspellings for SHRUNK

• srunk
• shrunked
• shrugg
• schrunk
• shron
• chrun
• srink
• shreck
• shirnk
• shreak
• shrinp
• shround
• shink
• crunk
• shruge
• sheunk
• sh4unk
• sh2unk
• shzunk
• shauik
• shmukk
• shmugk
• shryn
• srunn
• Shront
• Dhruev
• Shrufe
• Shruond
• sxruns

Etymology of SHRUNK

The word "shrunk" derives from the Old English verb "scrincan", which means "to contract" or "to draw back". It is related to the Dutch word "schrinken" and the German word "schrumpfen". The term has remained relatively unchanged in its basic meaning and usage throughout its history.

Similar spelling words for SHRUNK

• shrinkage,
• shrunken,
• shrink,
• shoring,
• sharing,
• shiring,
• shrinking.

Conjugate verb Shrunk

CONDITIONAL

I would shrunk

you would shrunk

he/she/it would shrunk

we would shrunk

they would shrunk

I would shrink

we would shrink

you would shrink

he/she/it would shrink

they would shrink

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shrinking

you would be shrinking

he/she/it would be shrinking

we would be shrinking

they would be shrinking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shrunk

you would have shrunk

he/she/it would have shrunk

we would have shrunk

they would have shrunk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shrinking

you would have been shrinking

he/she/it would have been shrinking

we would have been shrinking

they would have been shrinking

FUTURE

I will shrink

you will shrink

he/she/it will shrink

we will shrink

they will shrink

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shrinking

you will be shrinking

he/she/it will be shrinking

we will be shrinking

they will be shrinking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shrunk

you will have shrunk

he/she/it will have shrunk

we will have shrunk

they will have shrunk

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shrinking

you will have been shrinking

he/she/it will have been shrinking

we will have been shrinking

they will have been shrinking

IMPERATIVE

you shrink

we let´s shrink

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shrink

PAST

I shrank

you shrank

he/she/it shrank

we shrank

they shrank

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shrinking

you were shrinking

he/she/it was shrinking

we were shrinking

they were shrinking

PAST PARTICIPLE

shrunk

PAST PERFECT

I had shrunk

you had shrunk

he/she/it had shrunk

we had shrunk

they had shrunk

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shrinking

you had been shrinking

he/she/it had been shrinking

we had been shrinking

they had been shrinking

PRESENT

I shrink

you shrink

he/she/it shrinks

we shrink

they shrink

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shrinking

you are shrinking

he/she/it is shrinking

we are shrinking

they are shrinking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shrinking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shrunk

you have shrunk

he/she/it has shrunk

we have shrunk

they have shrunk

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shrinking

you have been shrinking

he/she/it has been shrinking

we have been shrinking

they have been shrinking