How to pronounce thinker
Say it like THING-ker. Thinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
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- THING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINGSay 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 thinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THING-kuh.
What does thinker mean?
- One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
- An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.
- The brain; the mind.
Where does thinker come from?
From Middle English thinkere, equivalent to think + -er.
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Words that rhyme with thinker
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Questions about saying thinker
How do you pronounce thinker?
Say THING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinker?
Thinker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · ker.
Is thinker 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 /ˈθɪŋkə/ (THING-kuh).