How to pronounce jinky
Say it like JING-kee. Jinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING).
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- JING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jinky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of jinky
American and British speakers say jinky in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈdʒɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: JING-kee.
What does jinky mean?
- Mazy, windy, zigzagging in its motion.
Where does jinky come from?
From jink + -y.
Words that rhyme with jinky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jinky.
Questions about saying jinky
How do you pronounce jinky?
Say JING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jinky?
Jinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING). Broken into parts: JING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say jinky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.