How to pronounce plinky
Say it like PLING-kee. Plinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLING).
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- PLING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plinky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of plinky
American and British speakers say plinky in essentially the same way: /ˈplɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈplɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLING-kee.
What does plinky mean?
- Characterized by plink sounds.
Where does plinky come from?
From plink (“to make a plink sound”, verb) + -y (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘having the quality of’).
Words that rhyme with plinky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plinky.
Questions about saying plinky
How do you pronounce plinky?
Say PLING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈplɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plinky?
Plinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLING). Broken into parts: PLING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say plinky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈplɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.