How to pronounce inky
Say it like ING-kee. Inky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inky
American and British speakers say inky in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kee.
What does inky mean?
- Synonym of black.
- Containing or bearing ink, especially spattered or stained with ink.
Where does inky come from?
From ink + -y.
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Words that rhyme with inky
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Questions about saying inky
How do you pronounce inky?
Say ING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inky?
Inky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say inky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.