How to Pronounce Twinkie

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TWINK-ie

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💡 Tip for remembering “twinkie”

"twinkie" has 2 syllables: twink-ie. It rhymes with kinky and dinky, if that helps it stick.

What does twinkie mean?

noun

  1. A yellow cake with a creamy white filling, known for its artificiality and supposedly long shelf life.
  2. An Asian person who dresses, acts and speaks according to Caucasian stereotypes rather than Asian ones (from the "yellow" outside and "white" inside; compare Oreo and egg).

noun

  1. A generic version of the snack food
  2. An actor, actress, or public figure who is considered to be no more than eye candy.

Synonyms

bananajook-sing

Words that rhyme with twinkie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kinkydinkyslinkypinkiestinkyinky

Related words

cookiecakepiebiscuitcupcakecrackercannolibisque

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twinkie"?▾

"Twinkie" has 2 syllables: twink · ie.

What does "twinkie" mean?▾

Twinkie: A yellow cake with a creamy white filling, known for its artificiality and supposedly long shelf life.

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