How to Pronounce Kinks

To pronounce "kinks", say KINKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “kinks”

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

What does kinks mean?

noun

  1. A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.

verb

  1. To laugh loudly.
  2. To gasp for breath as in a severe fit of coughing.

noun

  1. A tight curl, twist, or bend in a length of thin material, hair etc.

    “We couldn't get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.”

  2. A difficulty or flaw that is likely to impede operation, as in a plan or system.

    “They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.”

Antonyms

normophilia

Words that rhyme with kinks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinksstinkssinksshrinksprecinctsblinkswinks

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kinks"?▾

"Kinks" has one syllable.

What does "kinks" mean?▾

Kinks: A convulsive fit of coughing or laughter; a sonorous indraft of breath; a whoop; a gasp of breath caused by laughing, coughing, or crying.

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