How to Pronounce Tinker

To pronounce "tinker", say TINK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tinker”

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

What does tinker mean?

noun

  1. An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
  2. A member of the Irish Traveller community. A gypsy.

verb

  1. To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.
  2. To work as a tinker.

Synonyms

travellerrapscallionrascalroguescampscoundrel

Words that rhyme with tinker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thinkersinkerfreethinkerwinkerdrinkerslinkerinkerpinkerbrinker

Related words

pottermendermonkeyputtercloche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tinker"?▾

"Tinker" has 2 syllables: tink · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "tinker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tinker" is /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/.

What does "tinker" mean?▾

Tinker: An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.

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