How to pronounce dink
Say it like DINGK. Dink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dink
American and British speakers say dink in essentially the same way: /dɪŋk/ in the US and /dɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DINGK.
What does dink mean?
- A soft drop shot.
- A soft drop shot played at or near the non-volley zone.
- A light chip; a chipped pass or shot
- A ride on the crossbar or handlebars of a bicycle.“I gave him a dink on my bike.”
- To play a soft drop shot.
- To play a soft drop shot at or near the non-volley zone.
- To strike the ball gently.
Where does dink come from?
Imitative. Originally US.
Words that rhyme with dink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dink.
Questions about saying dink
How do you pronounce dink?
Say DINGK. The American pronunciation is /dɪŋk/. In British English it is /dɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dink?
Dink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say dink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪŋk/ and the British form is /dɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.