How to pronounce pinkily
Say it like PING-kih-lee. Pinkily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
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- PING
- kih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinkily 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pinkily
American and British speakers say pinkily in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪŋkɪli/ in the US and /ˈpɪŋkɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PING-kih-lee.
What does pinkily mean?
- Synonym of pinkishly.
Where does pinkily come from?
From pinky + -ly.
Questions about saying pinkily
How do you pronounce pinkily?
Say PING-kih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋkɪli/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋkɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinkily?
Pinkily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · kih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say pinkily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪŋkɪli/ and the British form is /ˈpɪŋkɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.