How to pronounce sinker
Say it like SING-ker. Sinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SING-kuh.
What does sinker mean?
- That which sinks or descends.
- One who sinks something.
- A weight used in fishing to cause the line or net to sink.“Hook the sinker onto this loop.”
Where does sinker come from?
From sink + -er.
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Words that rhyme with sinker
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Questions about saying sinker
How do you pronounce sinker?
Say SING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinker?
Sinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · ker.
Is sinker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪŋkə/ (SING-kuh).