How to Pronounce Winkles

To pronounce "winkles", say WINKL-es — 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

WINKL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “winkles”

"winkles" has 2 syllables: winkl-es. It rhymes with wrinkles and twinkles, if that helps it stick.

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

What does winkles 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.

Synonyms

oyster drill

Words that rhyme with winkles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrinklestwinklessprinkleswinkels

Related words

periwinklewinkblinkscintillatetwinkleflashcepskippers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winkles"?▾

"Winkles" has 2 syllables: winkl · es.

What does "winkles" mean?▾

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

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