How to pronounce winker
Say it like WING-ker. Winker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of winker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WING-kuh.
What does winker mean?
- A person or an animal that winks (“blinks with one eye; blinks with one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy”).
- A person who connives with another; a conniver.
- Synonym of turn signal (“each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which is used to indicate that the vehicle is moving left or right”); a blinker, an indicator.
Where does winker come from?
From wink (“blinking of only one eye”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Words that rhyme with winker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of winker.
Questions about saying winker
How do you pronounce winker?
Say WING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋkər/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winker?
Winker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · ker.
Is winker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪŋkə/ (WING-kuh).