How to Pronounce "stinker"
word
/ˈstɪŋkɚ/
STING-kur
/stˈɪŋkɐ/
STING-kuh
Definition
Something or someone that is very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality. Informal and mildly humorous — often used to describe a terrible movie, a difficult problem, or a misbehaving child.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɪŋkɚ/
British English
/stˈɪŋkɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STING-kur
UK
STING-kuh
Listen in Context
That movie was a real stinker — I almost fell asleep.
The last question on the test was a stinker.
Come here, you little stinker! Give me a hug.
I heard the sequel was a total stinker, so I didn't even bother watching it.