How to pronounce trinkle
Say it like TRING-kul. Trinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRING).
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- TRING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trinkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trinkle
American and British speakers say trinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRING-kul.
What does trinkle mean?
- To trickle.
- To tinkle.
- To play piano, as in "tinkle the ivories."
Words that rhyme with trinkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trinkle.
Questions about saying trinkle
How do you pronounce trinkle?
Say TRING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trinkle?
Trinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRING). Broken into parts: TRING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say trinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.