How to pronounce sinky
Say it like SING-kee. Sinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sinky
American and British speakers say sinky in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-kee.
What does sinky mean?
- Into which one can sink.
Where does sinky come from?
From sink + -y.
Words that rhyme with sinky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sinky.
Questions about saying sinky
How do you pronounce sinky?
Say SING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinky?
Sinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say sinky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.