How to pronounce jinkle
Say it like JING-kul. Jinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING).
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- JING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jinkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINGSay 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 jinkle
American and British speakers say jinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: JING-kul.
What does jinkle mean?
- Alternative form of jingle (“to make a clattering noise”).
Words that rhyme with jinkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jinkle.
Questions about saying jinkle
How do you pronounce jinkle?
Say JING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jinkle?
Jinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING). Broken into parts: JING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say jinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.