How to pronounce tinct
Say it like TINGKT. Tinct is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TINGKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinct pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINGKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tinct
American and British speakers say tinct in essentially the same way: /tɪŋkt/ in the US and /tɪŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TINGKT.
What does tinct mean?
- to tint, tinge or color
- tinged or lightly colored
Where does tinct come from?
From Middle English tynct (noun) and tincten, tyncten, tynkten (verb), borrowed from Latin tīnctus, past participle of tingō (“to tinge”).
Words that rhyme with tinct
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Questions about saying tinct
How do you pronounce tinct?
Say TINGKT. The American pronunciation is /tɪŋkt/. In British English it is /tɪŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinct?
Tinct is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TINGKT.
Do Americans and Brits say tinct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪŋkt/ and the British form is /tɪŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.