How to pronounce tinkering
Say it like TING-kuh-ring. Tinkering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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- TING
- kuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinkering 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tinkering
American and British speakers say tinkering in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TING-kuh-ring.
What does tinkering mean?
- present participle and gerund of tinker How to pronounce tinker
- An experimental fix or change.
Questions about saying tinkering
How do you pronounce tinkering?
Say TING-kuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinkering?
Tinkering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · kuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tinkering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.