How to pronounce tinkered
Say it like TING-kerd. Tinkered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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US American/ˈtɪŋkɚd/TING-kerd
UK British/ˈtɪŋkəd/TING-kud
- TING
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinkered 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.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tinkered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TING-kud.
What does tinkered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of tinker How to pronounce tinker
Questions about saying tinkered
How do you pronounce tinkered?
Say TING-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋkəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinkered?
Tinkered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · kerd.
Is tinkered 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 /ˈtɪŋkəd/ (TING-kud).