How to pronounce winky
Say it like WING-kee. Winky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
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- WING
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of winky
American and British speakers say winky in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋki/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-kee.
What does winky mean?
- Tending to wink; winking.“a winky smiley face”
- An emoticon or smiley that shows a winking face, such as ;-) or 😉.
Where does winky come from?
From wink + -y.
Words that rhyme with winky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of winky.
Questions about saying winky
How do you pronounce winky?
Say WING-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋki/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winky?
Winky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say winky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋki/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.