How to Pronounce Clink

To pronounce "clink", say CLINK — one syllable, IPA /klɪŋk/. 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

/klɪŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clink

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

Sounds exactly like: klink, klinck, klinke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clink mean?

noun

  1. The sound of metal on metal, or glass on glass.

    You could hear the clink of the glasses from the next room.

verb

  1. To make a clinking sound; to make a sound of metal on metal or glass on glass; to strike materials such as metal or glass against one another.

    The hammers clinked on the stone all night.

  2. To rhyme.

Words that rhyme with clink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clink"?

"Clink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clink"?

The IPA transcription of "clink" is /klɪŋk/.

What does "clink" mean?

Clink: The sound of metal on metal, or glass on glass.

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