How to pronounce tink
Say it like TINGK. Tink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tink
American and British speakers say tink in essentially the same way: /tɪŋk/ in the US and /tɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TINGK.
What does tink mean?
- To emit a high-pitched sharp or metallic noise.“Jimmy heard the bells tink.”
- A sharp, quick sound; a tinkle.
- To unknit.
Where does tink come from?
From Middle English tinken, possibly from Old English *tincian, equivalent to tin + -k.
Words that rhyme with tink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tink.
Questions about saying tink
How do you pronounce tink?
Say TINGK. The American pronunciation is /tɪŋk/. In British English it is /tɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tink?
Tink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say tink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪŋk/ and the British form is /tɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.