How to Pronounce Shrink

To pronounce "shrink", say SHRINK — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃɹɪŋk/. 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

/ˈʃɹɪŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrink”

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

What does shrink mean?

noun

  1. Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.
  2. (sometimes derogatory) A psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

    “My shrink said that he was an enabler, bad for me.”

verb

  1. To cause to become smaller.

    “The dryer shrank my sweater.”

  2. To become smaller; to contract.

    “This garment will shrink when wet.”

Synonyms

head-shrinkerfunkshirkretreatshrink back

Antonyms

enlargeexpandgrowstretch

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Words that rhyme with shrink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkblinkthinkpinkclinkhoodwinkbrinkfinkdrinkprecinctsinkrethink

Related words

reduceshrivelwitherquailcringeflinchrecoilwince

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrink"?▾

"Shrink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shrink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shrink" is /ˈʃɹɪŋk/.

What does "shrink" mean?▾

Shrink: Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

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