How to Pronounce Tiddlywinks

To pronounce "tiddlywinks", say TIDDLYW-inks — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

TIDDLYW-inks

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💡 Tip for remembering “tiddlywinks”

"tiddlywinks" has 2 syllables: tiddlyw-inks.

What does tiddlywinks mean?

noun

  1. A small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.
  2. An unlicensed pawnshop, brothel, or beerhouse.

noun

  1. (games) A game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup or at a target by flicking them with a shooter (nowadays called a squidger) from a surface.
  2. A competitive partnership game in which the objective is to gain an advantage over opponents by squopping opponent winks and by squidging friendly winks into a pot.

Synonyms

wink

Related words

tiddlywinkerpinnywinklesthimblepilliwinkeskittlepinsspilikinpilliwinks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tiddlywinks"?▾

"Tiddlywinks" has 2 syllables: tiddlyw · inks.

What does "tiddlywinks" mean?▾

Tiddlywinks: A small disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.

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