How to Pronounce Thinker

To pronounce "thinker", say THINK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thinker”

"thinker" has 2 syllables: think-er. It rhymes with tinker and sinker, if that helps it stick.

What does thinker mean?

noun

  1. One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.
  2. An intellectual, such as a philosopher or theologian.

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Words that rhyme with thinker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tinkersinkerfreethinkerwinkerdrinkerslinkerinkerpinkerbrinkerkinker

Related words

mindsurmiserintellectualmusetheoristtheoreticianphilosopherimager

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thinker"?▾

"Thinker" has 2 syllables: think · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "thinker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thinker" is /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/.

What does "thinker" mean?▾

Thinker: One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.

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