How to Pronounce Minks

To pronounce "minks", say MINKS — 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 “minks”

"minks" 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: mincks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does minks mean?

noun

  1. (plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).
  2. (plural mink) The fur or pelt of a mink, used to make apparel.

Words that rhyme with minks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinksstinkssinksshrinksprecinctsblinks

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How many syllables are in "minks"?▾

"Minks" has one syllable.

What does "minks" mean?▾

Minks: (plural mink or minks) Any of various semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals in the Mustelinae subfamily, similar to weasels, with dark fur, native to Europe and America, of which two species in different genera are extant: the American mink (Neovison vison) and the European mink (Mustela lutreola).

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