How to pronounce winkle
Say it like WING-kul. Winkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winkle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of winkle
American and British speakers say winkle in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-kul.
What does winkle mean?
- A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
- Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculatus or Busycon carica.
- Synonym of winkle out (“to acquire or extract with difficulty”).
Where does winkle come from?
Ellipsis of periwinkle.
Words that rhyme with winkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of winkle.
Questions about saying winkle
How do you pronounce winkle?
Say WING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winkle?
Winkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say winkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.