How to pronounce stinker
Say it like STING-ker. Stinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstɪŋkɚ/STING-ker
UK British/ˈstɪŋkə/STING-kuh
- STING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINGSay 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 stinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STING-kuh.
What does stinker mean?
noun
- One who stinks.“Skunks are the worst stinkers in the animal kingdom.”
- A contemptible person or thing.
- Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).“Today's crossword is a stinker.”
Where does stinker come from?
From stink + -er.
Words that rhyme with stinker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stinker.
Questions about saying stinker
How do you pronounce stinker?
Say STING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinker?
Stinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING). Broken into parts: STING · ker.
Is stinker 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 /ˈstɪŋkə/ (STING-kuh).