How to pronounce inkling
Say it like ING-kling. Inkling 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 inkling. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ING
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inkling 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.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inkling
American and British speakers say inkling in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kling.
What does inkling mean?
- Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given., A vague idea about something.
- Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
- present participle and gerund of inkle How to pronounce inkle
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Questions about saying inkling
How do you pronounce inkling?
Say ING-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inkling?
Inkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kling.
Do Americans and Brits say inkling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.