How to Pronounce Drink

To pronounce "drink", say DRINK — one syllable, IPA /dɹɪŋk/. 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

/dɹɪŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drink”

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

What does drink mean?

verb

  1. To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

    “He drank the water I gave him.”

  2. (metonymic) To consume the liquid contained within (a bottle, glass, etc.).

    “Jack drank the whole bottle by himself.”

Synonyms

gulpimbibequaffsipalcoholhit the sauce

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Words that rhyme with drink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkshrinkblinkthinkpinkclinkhoodwinkbrinkfinkprecinctsinkrethink

Related words

topeboozingimbibeinebriantintoxicantdrunkennessdrinkablebooze

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drink"?▾

"Drink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "drink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drink" is /dɹɪŋk/.

What does "drink" mean?▾

Drink: To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

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