How to pronounce thinko
Say it like THING-koh. Thinko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING).
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- THING
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinko 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of thinko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THING-koh.
What does thinko mean?
- A careless mistake made in thinking.“I must have done quite a thinko, but I don't remember leaving my keys in the refrigerator.”
- To make a mistake when thinking.
Where does thinko come from?
From think + -o, on the model of typo (“typographical error”).
Words that rhyme with thinko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thinko.
Questions about saying thinko
How do you pronounce thinko?
Say THING-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪŋkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪŋkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinko?
Thinko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THING). Broken into parts: THING · koh.
Is thinko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈθɪŋkəʊ/ (THING-koh).