How to pronounce chinkle
Say it like CHING-kul. Chinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHING).
- CHING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chinkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHINGSay 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 chinkle
American and British speakers say chinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈtʃɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHING-kul.
What does chinkle mean?
- A turn or kink in a rope.
- To chink or jingle.
- To tinkle or cause to tinkle; to produce a continued chinking sound with.“He chinkled the coins in his pocket.”
- A ringing sound of low volume.
Where does chinkle come from?
Variation of kinkle.
Words that rhyme with chinkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chinkle.
Questions about saying chinkle
How do you pronounce chinkle?
Say CHING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chinkle?
Chinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHING). Broken into parts: CHING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say chinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.