How to Pronounce Blinking

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BLINK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “blinking”

"blinking" has 2 syllables: blink-ing. It rhymes with thinking and stinking, if that helps it stick.

What does blinking 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.”

noun

  1. The act of something that blinks.

    “the steady blinkings of lights on the console”

adjective

  1. That blinks.

    “a blinking light”

  2. Bloody

    “The blinking telly isn't working again.”

Synonyms

nictitateblastedblimmingbloomingwinking

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Words that rhyme with blinking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thinkingstinkingunthinkinglinkingdrinkingwinkingrethinkingshrinkingplinking

Related words

winkingbrightbloodyflamingballycrashingshutclosed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blinking"?▾

"Blinking" has 2 syllables: blink · ing.

What does "blinking" mean?▾

Blinking: To close and reopen both eyes quickly.

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