How to pronounce winking
Say it like WING-king. Winking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of winking
American and British speakers say winking in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-king.
What does winking mean?
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Words that rhyme with winking
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Questions about saying winking
How do you pronounce winking?
Say WING-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winking?
Winking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · king.
Do Americans and Brits say winking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.