How to Pronounce Wink

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

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Letters

/ˈwɪŋk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wink”

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

What does wink mean?

noun

  1. An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
  2. A brief period of sleep; especially forty winks.

verb

  1. To close one's eyes in sleep.
  2. To close one's eyes.

Synonyms

conniveshut one's eyesnictitate

Words that rhyme with wink

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

linkshrinkblinkthinkpinkclinkhoodwinkbrinkfinkdrinkprecinctsink

Related words

blinknictitatenictatetwinkletwinklingflashtricejiffy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wink"?▾

"Wink" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wink"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wink" is /ˈwɪŋk/.

What does "wink" mean?▾

Wink: An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.

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