How to pronounce clinky
Say it like KLING-kee. Clinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING).
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- KLING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLINGSay 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 clinky
American and British speakers say clinky in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈklɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLING-kee.
What does clinky mean?
- Clinking; making a clinking sound, like glass on glass.
Where does clinky come from?
From clink + -y.
Words that rhyme with clinky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clinky.
Questions about saying clinky
How do you pronounce clinky?
Say KLING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈklɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinky?
Clinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING). Broken into parts: KLING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say clinky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈklɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.