How to pronounce tincal
Say it like TING-kul. Tincal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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- TING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tincal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tincal
American and British speakers say tincal in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈtɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TING-kul.
What does tincal mean?
- crude native borax, formerly imported from Tibet, and once the chief source of boric compounds
Words that rhyme with tincal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tincal.
Questions about saying tincal
How do you pronounce tincal?
Say TING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tincal?
Tincal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say tincal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.