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How to pronounce tinkler

Say it like TING-kuh-ler. Tinkler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).

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US American/ˈtɪŋkəlɚ/TING-kuh-ler
UK British/ˈtɪŋkələ/TING-kuh-luh
  • TING
  • kuh
  • ler
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Tinkler pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of tinkler

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: TING-kuh-luh.

What does tinkler mean?

noun
  1. A small bell.

Where does tinkler come from?

From tinkle + -er.

Questions about saying tinkler

How do you pronounce tinkler?

Say TING-kuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋkəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋkələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in tinkler?

Tinkler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · kuh · ler.

Is tinkler 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 /ˈtɪŋkələ/ (TING-kuh-luh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).