How to pronounce ploink
Say it like PLOYNGK. Ploink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLOYNGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ploink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOYNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of ploink
American and British speakers say ploink in essentially the same way: /plɔɪŋk/ in the US and /plɔɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOYNGK.
What does ploink mean?
- The sound of a droplet hitting a surface.
Where does ploink come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Questions about saying ploink
How do you pronounce ploink?
Say PLOYNGK. The American pronunciation is /plɔɪŋk/. In British English it is /plɔɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ploink?
Ploink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLOYNGK.
Do Americans and Brits say ploink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plɔɪŋk/ and the British form is /plɔɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.