How to Pronounce Stinks

To pronounce "stinks", say STINKS — one syllable. 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

STINKS

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💡 Tip for remembering “stinks”

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

What does stinks 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.”

noun

  1. Chemistry (as a subject taught in school)

Synonyms

fetorodorodourpongreeksmellstenchblowsuckfishy

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Words that rhyme with stinks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinkssinksshrinksprecinctsblinkswinks

Related words

reekstenchmalodorfetormalodourfoetorfearsbites

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stinks"?▾

"Stinks" has one syllable.

What does "stinks" mean?▾

Stinks: A strong bad smell.

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