How to pronounce zinke
Say it like ZINGK. Zinke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZINGK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zinke 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 zinke
American and British speakers say zinke in essentially the same way: /zɪŋk/ in the US and /zɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZINGK.
What does zinke mean?
- Alternative spelling of zink (“musical instrument”).
Words that rhyme with zinke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zinke.
Words that sound like zinke
Questions about saying zinke
How do you pronounce zinke?
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 zinke?
Zinke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZINGK.
Do Americans and Brits say zinke 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 zinke?
Zinke sounds the same as zinc in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.