How to Pronounce Blinked

To pronounce "blinked", say BLINK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BLINK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “blinked”

"blinked" has 2 syllables: blink-ed. It rhymes with distinct and succinct, if that helps it stick.

What does blinked mean?

verb

  1. To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

    “The loser in the staring game is the person who blinks first.”

  2. To flash on and off at regular intervals.

    “The blinking text on the screen was distracting.”

adjective

  1. Affected with blinking.

Synonyms

nictitate

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Words that rhyme with blinked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

distinctsuccinctindistinctprecinctextinctinterlinkedlinkedwinkedhoodwinkedinked

Related words

winknictitatenictatetwinkleflashwinkleflashedfluttered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blinked"?▾

"Blinked" has 2 syllables: blink · ed.

What does "blinked" mean?▾

Blinked: To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

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