How to Pronounce Shrinks

To pronounce "shrinks", say SHRINKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SHRINKS

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

What does shrinks 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 shrinks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinksstinkssinksprecinctsblinkswinks

Related words

reduceshrivelwitherquailcringeflinchrecoilwince

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrinks"?▾

"Shrinks" has one syllable.

What does "shrinks" mean?▾

Shrinks: Shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

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