How to pronounce twinkie
Say it like TWING-kee. Twinkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING).
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- TWING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twinkie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of twinkie
American and British speakers say twinkie in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈtwɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWING-kee.
What does twinkie mean?
- A generic snack product consisting of an oblong yellow cake with a creamy white filling.
- An actor, actress, or public figure regarded primarily for their physical attractiveness rather than for substantive talent, achievement or contribution.
Where does twinkie come from?
Genericized trademark of Twinkie.
Words that rhyme with twinkie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twinkie.
Questions about saying twinkie
How do you pronounce twinkie?
Say TWING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twinkie?
Twinkie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING). Broken into parts: TWING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say twinkie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.