How to pronounce pinks
Say it like PINGKS. Pinks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinks
American and British speakers say pinks in essentially the same way: /pɪŋks/ in the US and /pɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PINGKS.
What does pinks mean?
- plural of pink How to pronounce pink
- flowers in the family Caryophyllaceae, sometimes called carnations.
- The traditional scarlet jacket(s) worn by fox-hunters in the United Kingdom.
Words that rhyme with pinks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinks.
Questions about saying pinks
How do you pronounce pinks?
Say PINGKS. The American pronunciation is /pɪŋks/. In British English it is /pɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinks?
Pinks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say pinks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪŋks/ and the British form is /pɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.