How to pronounce kinks
Say it like KINGKS. Kinks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kinks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kinks
American and British speakers say kinks in essentially the same way: /kɪŋks/ in the US and /kɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KINGKS.
What does kinks mean?
- plural of kink How to pronounce kink
- third-person singular simple present indicative of kink How to pronounce kink
Words that rhyme with kinks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kinks.
Questions about saying kinks
How do you pronounce kinks?
Say KINGKS. The American pronunciation is /kɪŋks/. In British English it is /kɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kinks?
Kinks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say kinks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɪŋks/ and the British form is /kɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.