How to pronounce zink
Say it like ZINGK. Zink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zink
American and British speakers say zink in essentially the same way: /zɪŋk/ in the US and /zɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZINGK.
What does zink mean?
- A type of cornett.
Words that rhyme with zink
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zink.
Words that sound like zink
Questions about saying zink
How do you pronounce zink?
Say ZINGK. The American pronunciation is /zɪŋk/. In British English it is /zɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zink?
Zink is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say zink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪŋk/ and the British form is /zɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as zink?
Zink sounds the same as zinc in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.