How to Pronounce Brink

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

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/bɹɪŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “brink”

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

What does brink mean?

noun

  1. The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.

    “the brink of a river”

  2. The edge or border

    “He's on the brink of madness.”

Words that rhyme with brink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkshrinkblinkthinkpinkclinkhoodwinkfinkdrinkprecinctsinkrethink

Related words

thresholdvergegulfbrimchasmabyssshoresinkhole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brink"?▾

"Brink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "brink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brink" is /bɹɪŋk/.

What does "brink" mean?▾

Brink: The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.

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