How to Pronounce Clinker

To pronounce "clinker", say CLINK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /klɪŋkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/klɪŋkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clinker”

"clinker" has 2 syllables: clink-er. It rhymes with junker and younker, if that helps it stick.

What does clinker mean?

noun

  1. A very hard brick used for paving customarily made in the Netherlands.
  2. A mass of bricks fused together by intense heat.

verb

  1. To convert or be converted into clinker.

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Words that rhyme with clinker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

junkeryounkerstinkerhunkerblinkerdunkerspelunkerclunkershrinkerpunkerplunkerdrunker

Related words

cinderslagconstructionscarbuiltklinkerclinker-work

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clinker"?▾

"Clinker" has 2 syllables: clink · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "clinker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clinker" is /klɪŋkə/.

What does "clinker" mean?▾

Clinker: A very hard brick used for paving customarily made in the Netherlands.

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