How to Pronounce Slink

To pronounce "slink", say SLINK — one syllable, IPA /slɪŋk/. 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

/slɪŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slink”

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

What does slink mean?

noun

  1. A furtive sneaking motion.
  2. The young of an animal when born prematurely, especially a calf.

verb

  1. To sneak about furtively.
  2. To give birth to an animal prematurely.

    “a cow that slinks her calf”

adjective

  1. Thin; lean

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Words that rhyme with slink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkbunkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunkslunk

Related words

scungeskulkslipsneakstealslitherslutherslive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slink"?▾

"Slink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slink" is /slɪŋk/.

What does "slink" mean?▾

Slink: A furtive sneaking motion.

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