How to pronounce winks
Say it like WINGKS. Winks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WINGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of winks
American and British speakers say winks in essentially the same way: /wɪŋks/ in the US and /wɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: WINGKS.
What does winks mean?
- plural of wink How to pronounce wink
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wink How to pronounce wink
Words that rhyme with winks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of winks.
Questions about saying winks
How do you pronounce winks?
Say WINGKS. The American pronunciation is /wɪŋks/. In British English it is /wɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winks?
Winks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WINGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say winks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪŋks/ and the British form is /wɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.