How to pronounce plink
Say it like PLINGK. Plink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plink
American and British speakers say plink in essentially the same way: /plɪŋk/ in the US and /plɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLINGK.
What does plink mean?
- A short, high-pitched metallic or percussive sound.
- The sound of water droplets falling onto a surface.
- To make a plink sound.
- (colloquial) To play a song or a portion of a song, usually on a percussion instrument such as a piano.
- To take part in the sport of plinking.
Where does plink come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with plink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plink.
Questions about saying plink
How do you pronounce plink?
Say PLINGK. The American pronunciation is /plɪŋk/. In British English it is /plɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plink?
Plink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say plink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɪŋk/ and the British form is /plɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.