How to pronounce binky
Say it like BING-kee. Binky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING).
- BING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of binky
American and British speakers say binky in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈbɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: BING-kee.
What does binky mean?
- A stuffed animal, pillow, blanket, or toy that a small child is more attached to than any other, and often sleeps with.
- A baby's pacifier.
- A high hop that a rabbit may perform when happy, usually with a 180° turn while in the air and a bewildered expression upon landing.
- To perform a high hop, as when happy.
Where does binky come from?
* (US) Commercial child's pacifier brand name.
Words that rhyme with binky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of binky.
Questions about saying binky
How do you pronounce binky?
Say BING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈbɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binky?
Binky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BING). Broken into parts: BING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say binky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈbɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.