How to pronounce stinkers
Say it like STING-kerz. Stinkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING).
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US American/ˈstɪŋkɚz/STING-kerz
UK British/ˈstɪŋkəz/STING-kuz
- STING
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinkers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stinkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STING-kuz.
What does stinkers mean?
noun
- plural of stinker How to pronounce stinker
Questions about saying stinkers
How do you pronounce stinkers?
Say STING-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɪŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinkers?
Stinkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING). Broken into parts: STING · kerz.
Is stinkers 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 /ˈstɪŋkəz/ (STING-kuz).