How to pronounce slinky
Say it like SLING-kee. Slinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLING).
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- SLING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slinky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of slinky
American and British speakers say slinky in essentially the same way: /ˈslɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈslɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLING-kee.
What does slinky mean?
- Furtive, stealthy or catlike.
- Thin; lank; lean.
- Of a garment: close-fitting; clingy.
Where does slinky come from?
From slink + -y.
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Words that rhyme with slinky
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Questions about saying slinky
How do you pronounce slinky?
Say SLING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈslɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slinky?
Slinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLING). Broken into parts: SLING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say slinky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈslɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.