How to Pronounce Inkhorn

To pronounce "inkhorn", say INKH-orn — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɪŋkˌhɔː(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɪŋkˌhɔː(ɹ)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inkhorn”

"inkhorn" has 2 syllables: inkh-orn. It rhymes with stinkhorn, if that helps it stick.

What does inkhorn mean?

noun

  1. A small portable container, often made of horn, used to carry ink.
  2. (used attributively, of vocabulary) Pedantic, obscurely scholarly.

Words that rhyme with inkhorn

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stinkhorn

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inkhorn"?▾

"Inkhorn" has 2 syllables: inkh · orn.

What is the IPA transcription of "inkhorn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inkhorn" is /ˈɪŋkˌhɔː(ɹ)n/.

What does "inkhorn" mean?▾

Inkhorn: A small portable container, often made of horn, used to carry ink.

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