How to pronounce atwinkle
Say it like uh-TWING-kul. Atwinkle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWING).
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- uh
- TWING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atwinkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atwinkle
American and British speakers say atwinkle in essentially the same way: /əˈtwɪŋkəl/ in the US and /əˈtwɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TWING-kul.
What does atwinkle mean?
- Twinkling.
Where does atwinkle come from?
From a- + twinkle.
Words that rhyme with atwinkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atwinkle.
Questions about saying atwinkle
How do you pronounce atwinkle?
Say uh-TWING-kul. The American pronunciation is /əˈtwɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /əˈtwɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atwinkle?
Atwinkle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWING). Broken into parts: uh · TWING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say atwinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtwɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /əˈtwɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.