How to pronounce inkstick
Say it like INGK-stik. Inkstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (INGK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inkstick. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- INGK
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inkstick 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.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inkstick
American and British speakers say inkstick in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkstɪk/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: INGK-stik.
What does inkstick mean?
- A cake of solid ink used in traditional East Asian calligraphy and painting, in combination with an inkstone and inkbrush.
Where does inkstick come from?
From ink + stick.
Questions about saying inkstick
How do you pronounce inkstick?
Say INGK-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inkstick?
Inkstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (INGK). Broken into parts: INGK · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say inkstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.