How to Pronounce "shrinker"
word
ˈʃrɪŋkɚ
SHRING-ker
ʃɹˈɪŋkɐ
SHRING-kuh
Definition
A shrinker is a device or tool designed to make something smaller or tighter, often by compressing or reducing its size. It can also refer to an item used in medical or industrial settings to help things contract or reduce in volume.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃrɪŋkɚ
British English
ʃɹˈɪŋkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRING-ker
UK
SHRING-kuh
Listen in Context
She used a shrinker on the metal to make it fit tighter.
After surgery, the patient wore a shrinker to help with swelling.
This machine acts as a shrinker for plastic materials.
The prosthetist recommended a custom shrinker for faster healing.