How to pronounce hinky
Say it like HING-kee. Hinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HING).
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- HING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hinky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINGSay 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 hinky
American and British speakers say hinky in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈhɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: HING-kee.
What does hinky mean?
- Acting suspiciously; strange, unusual; acting in a manner as if having something to hide, or seemingly crooked.
- Suspicious (of something).
- Dishonest; sketchy; shady
Where does hinky come from?
Possibly from obsolete Scots hink, from Old Norse hinka (“to limp or hobble”), probably not from Old English inca (“doubt; suspicion”).
Words that rhyme with hinky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hinky.
Questions about saying hinky
How do you pronounce hinky?
Say HING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈhɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hinky?
Hinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HING). Broken into parts: HING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say hinky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈhɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.