How to pronounce inkle
Say it like ING-kul. Inkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inkle. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inkle
American and British speakers say inkle in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kul.
What does inkle mean?
- To hint at; disclose.
- To have a hint or inkling of; divine.
- Narrow linen tape, used for trimmings or to make shoelaces
Where does inkle come from?
From Middle English inklen, inclen (“to give an inkling of, hint at, mention, utter in an undertone”), derived from inke (“apprehension, misgiving”), from Old English inca (“doubt, suspicion”), from Proto-West Germanic *inkō, from Proto-Ger
Questions about saying inkle
How do you pronounce inkle?
Say ING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inkle?
Inkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say inkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.