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