How to Pronounce Twink

To pronounce "twink", say TWINK — one syllable, IPA /twɪŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/twɪŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “twink”

"twink" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with punk and spunk, if that helps it stick.

What does twink mean?

noun

  1. One or more very small, short bursts of light.
  2. A very short moment of time.

verb

  1. To twinkle; sparkle
  2. To wink

Synonyms

glinttwinkletwinkling

Words that rhyme with twink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punkspunkslinkbunkplunkfunkjunkclunktrunkprinkmonkhunk

Related words

twinkletwiresparkleblinkwinkscintillatespanglesimper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twink"?▾

"Twink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "twink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twink" is /twɪŋk/.

What does "twink" mean?▾

Twink: One or more very small, short bursts of light.

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