How to pronounce dinkey
Say it like DING-kee. Dinkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING).
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- DING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinkey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINGSay 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 dinkey
American and British speakers say dinkey in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈdɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: DING-kee.
What does dinkey mean?
- A small locomotive, especially with a switch engine.
Where does dinkey come from?
1840-50; noun use of dinky; see -ey.
Words that rhyme with dinkey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dinkey.
Words that sound like dinkey
Questions about saying dinkey
How do you pronounce dinkey?
Say DING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈdɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinkey?
Dinkey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING). Broken into parts: DING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say dinkey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈdɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dinkey?
Dinkey sounds the same as dinky in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.