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