How to pronounce jink
Say it like JINGK. Jink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jink
American and British speakers say jink in essentially the same way: /dʒɪŋk/ in the US and /dʒɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: JINGK.
What does jink mean?
- A quick evasive turn.
- A jack or knucklebone used in the game of jinks (possibly derived from the Scottish game high jinks).
- To make a quick evasive turn or turns to confuse pursuers, incoming fire, etc.
- To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.
- In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.
Where does jink come from?
Origin uncertain. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests onomatopoeia for motion.
Words that rhyme with jink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jink.
Questions about saying jink
How do you pronounce jink?
Say JINGK. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪŋk/. In British English it is /dʒɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jink?
Jink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say jink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪŋk/ and the British form is /dʒɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.