How to pronounce slinker
Say it like SLING-ker. Slinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈslɪŋkɚ/SLING-ker
UK British/ˈslɪŋkə/SLING-kuh
- SLING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLINGSay 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 slinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLING-kuh.
What does slinker mean?
noun
- One who slinks.
Where does slinker come from?
From slink + -er.
Words that rhyme with slinker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slinker.
Questions about saying slinker
How do you pronounce slinker?
Say SLING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slinker?
Slinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLING). Broken into parts: SLING · ker.
Is slinker 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 /ˈslɪŋkə/ (SLING-kuh).