How to Pronounce Hints

To pronounce "hints", say HINTS — one syllable, IPA /hɪnts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/hɪnts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hints”

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

Sounds exactly like: hintz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hints mean?

noun

  1. A clue.

    “I needed a hint to complete the crossword.”

  2. A tacit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.

    “He gave me a hint that my breath smelt.”

verb

  1. To suggest tacitly without a direct statement; to provide a clue.

    “She hinted at the possibility of a recount of the votes.”

  2. To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.

    “to hint a suspicion”

Words that rhyme with hints

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splintssprintstintsmintsfingerprintsfootprintsblueprintsquintsstintsreprintsmisprintsflints

Related words

intimationsuggestsuggestiontouchtracejotpinchspeck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hints"?▾

"Hints" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hints"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hints" is /hɪnts/.

What does "hints" mean?▾

Hints: A clue.

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