How to pronounce blinker
Say it like BLING-ker. Blinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLING).
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- BLING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLING-kuh.
What does blinker mean?
- Anything that blinks.“She was a frequent blinker, always on the verge of tears.”
- The turn signal of an automobile.
- A shield attached to the bridle of a horse or other domesticated animal to prevent it from seeing things behind it and to its side.
- To put blinkers on.“The farmer stopped to blinker his horse before riding into an area of heavy traffic.”
Where does blinker come from?
From blink + -er.
Questions about saying blinker
How do you pronounce blinker?
Say BLING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪŋkər/. In British English it is /ˈblɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blinker?
Blinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLING). Broken into parts: BLING · ker.
Is blinker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblɪŋkə/ (BLING-kuh).