How to Pronounce Winkle

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪŋkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “winkle”

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

Sounds exactly like: winkel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does winkle mean?

noun

  1. A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.
  2. Any one of various marine spiral gastropods, especially, in the United States, either of two species Busycotypus canaliculata and Busycon carica.

verb

  1. To extract.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with winkle

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twinklesprinkletinklewrinklekinklebullwinklekinkelgarfinklebulwinkledinkelfincklefinkel

Related words

periwinklewinkblinkscintillatetwinkleflashrippickers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winkle"?▾

"Winkle" has 2 syllables: winkl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "winkle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "winkle" is /ˈwɪŋkəl/.

What does "winkle" mean?▾

Winkle: A periwinkle or its shell, of family Littorinidae.

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