How to pronounce twinkling
Say it like TWING-kuh-ling. Twinkling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING).
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- TWING
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twinkling 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twinkling
American and British speakers say twinkling in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWING-kuh-ling.
What does twinkling mean?
- A shining with fast intermittent light.
- A very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes.“The housework was done in a twinkling.”
- Sparkling intermittently.
- present participle and gerund of twinkle How to pronounce twinkle
Where does twinkling come from?
From Middle English twynkelynge, equivalent to twinkle + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with twinkling
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Questions about saying twinkling
How do you pronounce twinkling?
Say TWING-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twinkling?
Twinkling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING). Broken into parts: TWING · kuh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say twinkling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.