How to pronounce dinq
Say it like DINGK. Dinq is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinq 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 dinq
American and British speakers say dinq in essentially the same way: /dɪŋk/ in the US and /dɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DINGK.
What does dinq mean?
- Not making a requisite amount of progress in one's qualifications.“My mate is so dinq that he could get 100 signatures a day and he'd still be behind.”
Where does dinq come from?
Initialism of delinquent in nuclear qualifications, originally used in nuclear submarine programs.
Words that rhyme with dinq
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dinq.
Words that sound like dinq
Questions about saying dinq
How do you pronounce dinq?
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 dinq?
Dinq is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say dinq 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.
What words sound the same as dinq?
Dinq sounds the same as dink in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.