How to pronounce kinkle
Say it like KING-kul. Kinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
- KING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinkle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kinkle
American and British speakers say kinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈkɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KING-kul.
What does kinkle mean?
- To kink.
- A kink or twist
Where does kinkle come from?
From kink + -le (frequentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with kinkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinkle.
Questions about saying kinkle
How do you pronounce kinkle?
Say KING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinkle?
Kinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say kinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.