To pronounce "slinky", say SLINKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈslɪŋki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈslɪŋki/
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"slinky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with kinky and dinky, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slinky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "slinky" is /ˈslɪŋki/.
Slinky: A three-dimensional curve — a spiral wound around a helix.
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