How to Pronounce Winks

To pronounce "winks", say WINKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “winks”

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

What does winks 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.

noun

  1. A disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.

Synonyms

conniveshut one's eyesnictitate

Words that rhyme with winks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jinxjynxlinksjinkskinksstinkssinksshrinksprecinctsblinks

Related words

blinknictitatenictatetwinkletwinklingflashtricejiffy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "winks"?▾

"Winks" has one syllable.

What does "winks" mean?▾

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

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