How to pronounce pinker
Say it like PING-ker. Pinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
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- PING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PING-kuh.
What does pinker mean?
- comparative form of pink: more pink How to pronounce pink
- One who pinks (in various senses).
Words that rhyme with pinker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinker.
Questions about saying pinker
How do you pronounce pinker?
Say PING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinker?
Pinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · ker.
Is pinker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɪŋkə/ (PING-kuh).