How to pronounce twinkly
Say it like TWING-kuh-lee. Twinkly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING).
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- TWING
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twinkly 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of twinkly
American and British speakers say twinkly in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪŋkəˌli/ in the US and /ˈtwɪŋkəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWING-kuh-lee.
What does twinkly mean?
- that twinkles
- happy and cheerful
Where does twinkly come from?
From twinkle + -y.
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Words that rhyme with twinkly
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Questions about saying twinkly
How do you pronounce twinkly?
Say TWING-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪŋkəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪŋkəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twinkly?
Twinkly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING). Broken into parts: TWING · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say twinkly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪŋkəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪŋkəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.