How to Pronounce Sinking

To pronounce "sinking", say SINK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sinking”

"sinking" has 2 syllables: sink-ing. It rhymes with thinking and stinking, if that helps it stick.

What does sinking mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The process by which something sinks.

    “I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore.”

Synonyms

descendgo downdipdunksubmerge

Words that rhyme with sinking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thinkingstinkingunthinkinglinkingdrinkingwinkingrethinkingblinkingshrinkingplinking

Related words

drowningdrownedsunkenlandfilldrillingleakingdrilldive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sinking"?▾

"Sinking" has 2 syllables: sink · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sinking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sinking" is /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/.

What does "sinking" mean?▾

Sinking: (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.

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