How to pronounce mink
Say it like MINGK. Mink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mink
American and British speakers say mink in essentially the same way: /mɪŋk/ in the US and /mɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MINGK.
What does mink mean?
- Any semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammal in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neogale vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).
- The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.
- An article of clothing made of mink.
Where does mink come from?
From Late Middle English mynk (“fur of the European mink”), apparently from Swedish mink, mänk, menk (“stinking animal in Finland, mink”).
Words that rhyme with mink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mink.
Questions about saying mink
How do you pronounce mink?
Say MINGK. The American pronunciation is /mɪŋk/. In British English it is /mɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mink?
Mink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say mink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪŋk/ and the British form is /mɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.