How to Pronounce Pinking

To pronounce "pinking", say PINK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PINK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “pinking”

"pinking" has 2 syllables: pink-ing. It rhymes with clunking and clinking, if that helps it stick.

What does pinking mean?

verb

  1. To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.
  2. To prick with a sword.

verb

  1. To become pink in color, to redden.
  2. To turn (something) pink.

verb

  1. Of a motor car, to emit a high "pinking" noise, usually as a result of ill-set ignition timing for the fuel used (in a spark ignition engine).
  2. Of a musical instrument, to sound a very high-pitched, short note.

Words that rhyme with pinking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clunkingclinkingchunkingchinkingslinkingtrunkingdunkingmonkingdebunkingspelunkingfunkingbunking

Related words

pinkishtapcoloredchromaticknockrappipe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pinking"?▾

"Pinking" has 2 syllables: pink · ing.

What does "pinking" mean?▾

Pinking: To decorate a piece of clothing or fabric by adding holes or by scalloping the fringe.

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