To pronounce "dinkum", say DINK-um — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dinkum" has 2 syllables: dink-um. It rhymes with bunkum and crincum, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dinkum" has 2 syllables: dink · um.
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