How to Pronounce Pinkie

To pronounce "pinkie", say PINK-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪŋ.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪŋ.ki/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pinkie”

"pinkie" has 2 syllables: pink-ie. It rhymes with kinky and dinky, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pinky — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pinkie mean?

noun

  1. A little finger, the finger furthest on a hand from the thumb.
  2. (less commonly) A little toe, the toe furthest on a foot from the big toe.

Synonyms

auricular fingerear-fingerfifth fingerfourth fingerlittle fingermercurial fingerpinkie fingerlittle toe

Words that rhyme with pinkie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kinkydinkyslinkystinkyinky

Related words

pinkyjurorpinkey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinkie"?▾

"Pinkie" has 2 syllables: pink · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "pinkie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pinkie" is /ˈpɪŋ.ki/.

What does "pinkie" mean?▾

Pinkie: A little finger, the finger furthest on a hand from the thumb.

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