How to Pronounce Oink

To pronounce "oink", say OINK — one syllable, IPA /ɔɪŋk/. 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

/ɔɪŋk/

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What does oink mean?

noun

  1. The sound made by a pig, or an imitation thereof.

    “The protesters replied to the police officers' demands with a chorus of oinks.”

verb

  1. Of a pig or in imitation thereof, to make its characteristic sound.

    “The hogs oinked happily in their pen as the farmer poured slop in their feeding trough.”

interjection

  1. Representing the sound made by a pig.
  2. Drawing attention to male chauvinism (from the term male chauvinist pig).

Synonyms

grunt

Related words

squealgruntoohingboinkdookbloopgruntlingbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oink"?▾

"Oink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oink" is /ɔɪŋk/.

What does "oink" mean?▾

Oink: The sound made by a pig, or an imitation thereof.

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