How to pronounce kinker
Say it like KING-ker. Kinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪŋkɚ/KING-ker
UK British/ˈkɪŋkə/KING-kuh
- KING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KING-kuh.
What does kinker mean?
noun
- A performer in a circus.
Words that rhyme with kinker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinker.
Questions about saying kinker
How do you pronounce kinker?
Say KING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinker?
Kinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · ker.
Is kinker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɪŋkə/ (KING-kuh).