How to Pronounce Kinky

To pronounce "kinky", say KINKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɪŋ.ki/. 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

/ˈkɪŋ.ki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kinky”

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

What does kinky mean?

adjective

  1. Full of kinks; liable to kink or curl.

    “kinky hair”

  2. Marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior, as fetishism, sadomasochism, and other sexual practices.

Antonyms

normophilic

Words that rhyme with kinky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dinkyslinkypinkiestinkyinky

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kinky"?▾

"Kinky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kinky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kinky" is /ˈkɪŋ.ki/.

What does "kinky" mean?▾

Kinky: Full of kinks; liable to kink or curl.

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