How to Pronounce Blinks

To pronounce "blinks", say BLINKS — one syllable, IPA /blɪŋks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/blɪŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “blinks”

"blinks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with jinx and jynx, if that helps it stick.

What does blinks mean?

noun

  1. The act of very quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.
  2. The time needed to close and reopen one's eyes.

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. Montia fontana, a herbaceous annual plant in the family Montiaceae, formerly included in the purslane family (Portulacaceae).

Synonyms

nictitatewater blinks

Words that rhyme with blinks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinksstinkssinksshrinksprecinctswinks

Related words

flaresflashingflashesflickersglimmerspurslanemint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blinks"?▾

"Blinks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blinks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blinks" is /blɪŋks/.

What does "blinks" mean?▾

Blinks: The act of very quickly closing both eyes and opening them again.

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