How to Pronounce "an inkling"
expression
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪŋkɫɪŋ
an ING-kling, un ING-kling
ˈɐn/ /ˈɪŋklɪŋ
UN ING-kling
Definition
A slight idea, suspicion, or feeling that something might be true or has happened, but without any clear evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɪŋkɫɪŋ
British English
ˈɐn/ /ˈɪŋklɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an ING-kling, un ING-kling
UK
UN ING-kling
Listen in Context
I didn't have an inkling that she was leaving.
He had an inkling something was wrong.
Do you have an inkling about the answer?
I had an inkling he was planning something special.