How to pronounce twinky
Say it like TWING-kee. Twinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING).
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- TWING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twinky 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 twinky
American and British speakers say twinky in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈtwɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWING-kee.
What does twinky mean?
- Being or resembling a twink (“young, attractive, slim man”).
Where does twinky come from?
From twink + -y.
Words that rhyme with twinky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twinky.
Questions about saying twinky
How do you pronounce twinky?
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 twinky?
Twinky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWING). Broken into parts: TWING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say twinky 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.