How to Pronounce Tinkle

To pronounce "tinkle", say TINKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪŋkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtɪŋkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tinkle”

"tinkle" has 2 syllables: tinkl-e. It rhymes with twinkle and sprinkle, if that helps it stick.

What does tinkle mean?

noun

A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.
A telephone call.
“Give me a tinkle when you arrive.”

verb

To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very small bell.
“The glasses tinkled together as they were placed on the table.”
To cause to tinkle.

Synonyms

call ring

Words that rhyme with tinkle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twinkle sprinkle wrinkle kinkle bullwinkle kinkel garfinkle bulwinkle dinkel finckle finkel finkle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tinkle"?▾

"Tinkle" has 2 syllables: tinkl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tinkle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tinkle" is /ˈtɪŋkəl/.

What does "tinkle" mean?▾

Tinkle: A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.

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