How to Pronounce Sinks

To pronounce "sinks", say SINKS — one syllable, IPA /sɪŋks/. 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

/sɪŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sinks”

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

What does sinks 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

Words that rhyme with sinks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinksstinksshrinksprecinctsblinkswinks

Related words

cesspitcesspoolsumpburydipslump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sinks"?▾

"Sinks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sinks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sinks" is /sɪŋks/.

What does "sinks" mean?▾

Sinks: A basin used for holding water for washing.

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