How to pronounce zoinks
Say it like ZOYNGKS. Zoinks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- ZOYNGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoinks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOYNGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of zoinks
American and British speakers say zoinks in essentially the same way: /zɔɪŋks/ in the US and /zɔɪŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOYNGKS.
What does zoinks mean?
- Expressing surprise, fear, etc.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of zoink
Where does zoinks come from?
The earliest and most commonly known usage of this term is in the American cartoon Scooby-Doo, where it was used regularly by one of the main characters, Norville "Shaggy" Rogers.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying zoinks
How do you pronounce zoinks?
Say ZOYNGKS. The American pronunciation is /zɔɪŋks/. In British English it is /zɔɪŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoinks?
Zoinks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZOYNGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say zoinks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɔɪŋks/ and the British form is /zɔɪŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.