How to Pronounce "sinker"
word
ˈsɪŋkɝ
SING-ker
sˈɪŋkɐ
SING-kuh
Definition
A 'sinker' is a small weight used to make fishing lines sink in water or, in baseball, a type of pitch that drops as it reaches the batter.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪŋkɝ
British English
sˈɪŋkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SING-ker
UK
SING-kuh
Listen in Context
The fisherman attached a sinker to his line.
He threw a baseball sinker during the game.
Without a sinker, the bait floats on the surface.
He prefers using a heavier sinker when fishing in deep water.