How to Pronounce Stink

To pronounce "stink", say STINK — one syllable, IPA /stɪŋk/. 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

/stɪŋk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stink”

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

What does stink mean?

noun

  1. A strong bad smell.
  2. A complaint or objection.

    “If you don't make a stink about the problem, nothing will be done.”

verb

  1. To have a strong bad smell.
  2. To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.

    “That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end.”

adjective

  1. Bad; inferior; worthless.

    “The concert was stink. / That was a stink concert.”

  2. Bad-smelling, stinky.

Synonyms

fetorodorodourpongreeksmellstenchblowsuckfishy

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Words that rhyme with stink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkshrinkblinkthinkpinkclinkhoodwinkbrinkfinkdrinkprecinctsink

Related words

reekstenchmalodorfetormalodourfoetorodourodor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stink"?▾

"Stink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stink" is /stɪŋk/.

What does "stink" mean?▾

Stink: A strong bad smell.

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