How to pronounce oink
Say it like OYNGK. Oink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of oink
American and British speakers say oink in essentially the same way: /ɔɪŋk/ in the US and /ɔɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: OYNGK.
What does oink mean?
- Representing the grunting sound made by a pig.
- Drawing attention to male chauvinism (from the term male chauvinist pig).
- The sound made by a pig, or an imitation thereof.“The protesters replied to the police officers' demands with a chorus of oinks.”
- Of a pig or in imitation thereof, to make its characteristic sound.“The hogs oinked happily in their pen as the farmer poured slop in their feeding trough.”
Where does oink come from?
Imitative of the sound.
Questions about saying oink
How do you pronounce oink?
Say OYNGK. The American pronunciation is /ɔɪŋk/. In British English it is /ɔɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oink?
Oink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say oink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔɪŋk/ and the British form is /ɔɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.