How to pronounce ink
Say it like INGK. Ink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- INGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ink
American and British speakers say ink in essentially the same way: /ɪŋk/ in the US and /ɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: INGK.
What does ink mean?
- a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
- dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods
- append one's signature to“They inked the contract”
- mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink“he inked his finger”
- fill with ink“ink a pen”
Where does ink come from?
Sense four refers to the ink used in newspapers.
Words that rhyme with ink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ink.
Questions about saying ink
How do you pronounce ink?
Say INGK. The American pronunciation is /ɪŋk/. In British English it is /ɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ink?
Ink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: INGK.
Do Americans and Brits say ink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪŋk/ and the British form is /ɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.