How to Pronounce "sink in"
expression
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SINGK IN
sˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪn
SINGK IN
Definition
If information or a fact sinks in, you gradually begin to fully realize or understand it. It means to truly grasp something after some time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪŋk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
sˈɪŋk/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SINGK IN
UK
SINGK IN
Listen in Context
It took a while for the news to sink in.
Let the idea sink in before you decide.
The news didn’t sink in until the next day.
It still hasn’t really sunk in that I got the job.