How to Pronounce Twinkle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtwɪŋkl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twinkle”

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

What does twinkle mean?

noun

  1. A sparkle or glimmer of light
  2. A sparkle of delight in the eyes.

    “He was a rotund, jolly man with a twinkle in his eye.”

verb

  1. (of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer

    “We could see the lights of the village twinkling in the distance.”

  2. (chiefly of eyes) to be bright with delight

    “His shrewd little eyes twinkled roguishly.”

Synonyms

glimmerscintillatesparklewink

Words that rhyme with twinkle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sprinkletinklewrinklekinklebullwinklekinkelgarfinklebulwinkledinkelfincklefinkelfinkle

Related words

scintillationscintillatesparklingblinkwinkflashwinklegleam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twinkle"?▾

"Twinkle" has 2 syllables: twinkl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "twinkle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twinkle" is /ˈtwɪŋkl̩/.

What does "twinkle" mean?▾

Twinkle: A sparkle or glimmer of light

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