How to Pronounce Jinks

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

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Letters

/dʒɪŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “jinks”

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

Sounds exactly like: jinx, jynx — easy to mix up when writing.

What does jinks mean?

noun

  1. A quick evasive turn.

verb

  1. To make a quick evasive turn.
  2. To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.

Words that rhyme with jinks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinkskinksstinkssinksshrinksprecinctsblinkswinks

Related words

hijinkscaptainjinkingsjinkinsjaggsjansonjumpjewson

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jinks"?▾

"Jinks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "jinks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "jinks" is /dʒɪŋks/.

What does "jinks" mean?▾

Jinks: A quick evasive turn.

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