Comment prononcer « sink » en anglais
sɪŋk
SINGK
Accent tonique principal : SINGK
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sink”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SINGK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "sink" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "sink" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "sink" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "sink" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "sink is" sounds like "sink-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "sink" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“sink them. And together, together, behind a man who referred to the bow of the ship as the pointy end--”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sink it's the same story all over Africa along the Atlantic coast gambia's fishermen have the opposite problem to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sink and toilet it stay clean after I use it I keep my side of the room clean”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sink there um everything so it's important to kind of keep that top part uh that top”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sink or just uh an old tea chest whatever you want to do bang on it a”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sink vast I feel as if I'm carrying the most fragile thing in the world which”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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sink them. And together, together, behind a man who referred to the bow of the ship as the pointy end--
Écouter en contexte: “sink”
4 690 extraitsThe Anglais word “sink” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as sɪŋk (phonetic respelling: SINGK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (SINGK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “sink” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 4 690 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sink” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @23:38
“which is pure and simple-- build ships faster than the enemy can sink them. And together, together, behind a man who referred to the bow of the ship as the pointy end-- And together, together, behind a man”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @2:17
“they farm the land the faster groundwater levels sink it's the same story all over Africa along the Atlantic coast gambia's fishermen have the opposite problem to Africa along the Atlantic coast gambia's fishermen have the opposite problem to”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @16:28
“and toilet stay clean after you use it sink and toilet it stay clean after I use it I keep my side of the room clean use it I keep my side of the room clean”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @25:43
“mechanism so you could see the that heat sink there um everything so it's important to kind of keep that top part uh that top there um everything so it's important to”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:14
“whatever you want you can use some um Japanese drums or bells or the kitchen sink or just uh an old tea chest whatever you want to do bang on it a saxophone blah blah anything you want a f station you need the money ever”
Définition et signification: “sink”
- To move or be moved into something.
- A basin used for holding water for washing.
- A drain for carrying off wastewater.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “A stone sinks in water. The sun gradually sank in the west.”
- “An iceberg sank the Titanic. British battleships sank the Bismarck.”
- “sink them. And together, together, behind a man who referred to the bow of the ship as the pointy end--”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “sink”
- Pronunciation:
- SINGK
- Syllabes:
- SINGK
- Written Hyphenation:
- sink
- Accent tonique principal :
- SINGK
- IPA:
- sɪŋk
- Écouter en contexte
- sink
Synonymes: “sink”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « sink » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “sink”
-ɪŋkMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "sink" (⁄sɪŋk⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « sink »
Comment prononcer « sink » en anglais ?
« sink » se prononce ⁄sɪŋk⁄ (SINGK). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « sink » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « sink » se trouve sur « SINGK ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « sink » ?
To move or be moved into something.
Comment écouter « sink » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 4690 exemples vidéo de « sink » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sink”?
Single-syllable words like "sink" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "sink" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.