How to Pronounce Sink

To pronounce "sink", say SINK — one syllable, IPA /sɪŋk/. 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

/sɪŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sink”

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

Sounds exactly like: cinque, sync, cinq — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sink mean?

noun

  1. A basin used for holding water for washing.
  2. A drain for carrying off wastewater.

verb

  1. (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
  2. (heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.

Synonyms

basinwashbasindescendgo downdipdunksubmerge

Antonyms

sourcefaucet

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Words that rhyme with sink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkshrinkblinkthinkpinkclinkhoodwinkbrinkfinkdrinkprecinctrethink

Related words

cesspitcesspoolsumpburydipslump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sink"?▾

"Sink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sink" is /sɪŋk/.

What does "sink" mean?▾

Sink: A basin used for holding water for washing.

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