How to Pronounce Blinker

To pronounce "blinker", say BLINK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blinker”

"blinker" has 2 syllables: blink-er. It rhymes with junker and younker, if that helps it stick.

What does blinker mean?

noun

Anything that blinks, such as the turn signal of an automobile.
Eye shields attached to a hood for horses, to prevent them from seeing backwards and partially sideways.

verb

To put blinkers on.
“The farmer stopped to blinker his horse before riding into an area of heavy traffic.”

Synonyms

blinder winker directional directional signal indicator trafficator turn indicator turn signal

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Words that rhyme with blinker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

junker younker stinker clinker hunker dunker spelunker clunker shrinker punker plunker drunker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blinker"?▾

"Blinker" has 2 syllables: blink · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "blinker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blinker" is /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/.

What does "blinker" mean?▾

Blinker: Anything that blinks, such as the turn signal of an automobile.

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