How to pronounce prink
Say it like PRINGK. Prink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prink
American and British speakers say prink in essentially the same way: /prɪŋk/ in the US and /prɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRINGK.
What does prink mean?
- The act of adjusting one's dress or appearance; the act of sprucing oneself up.
- To look, gaze.
- To dress finely, primp, preen, spruce up.
- To strut, put on pompous airs, be pretentious.
- To pre-drink.
Where does prink come from?
Cognate with Middle Dutch pronken (“to flaunt”), German Prunk (“a show, parade, splendor”), Danish and Swedish prunk.
Words that rhyme with prink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prink.
Questions about saying prink
How do you pronounce prink?
Say PRINGK. The American pronunciation is /prɪŋk/. In British English it is /prɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prink?
Prink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say prink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪŋk/ and the British form is /prɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.