To pronounce "brinksmanship", say BRINKSM-ansh-ip — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"brinksmanship" has 3 syllables: brinksm-ansh-ip. It rhymes with slip and kinship, if that helps it stick.
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“The diplomat accused the other nation's leader of brinkmanship for refusing to redeploy the troops along their nations' shared border.”
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"Brinksmanship" has 3 syllables: brinksm · ansh · ip.
Brinksmanship: Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.
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