How to pronounce minky
Say it like MING-kee. Minky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MING).
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- MING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINGSay 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 minky
American and British speakers say minky in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈmɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: MING-kee.
What does minky mean?
- Of or pertaining to minks.“It had a terrible minky smell.”
- Referring to minky fabric.
Where does minky come from?
From mink + -y.
Words that rhyme with minky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minky.
Questions about saying minky
How do you pronounce minky?
Say MING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈmɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minky?
Minky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MING). Broken into parts: MING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say minky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈmɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.