To pronounce "stinky", say STINKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈstɪŋki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈstɪŋki/
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"stinky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with kinky and dinky, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Stinky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "stinky" is /ˈstɪŋki/.
Stinky: Having a strong, unpleasant smell; stinking.
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