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