How to Pronounce "tinkering"
word
ˈtɪŋkɝɪŋ/, /ˈtɪŋkɹɪŋ
TIN-ker-ing
tˈɪŋkəɹɪŋ
TIN-kuh-ring
Definition
Tinkering means making small changes or repairs to something, often in a playful or experimental way, especially when you are not an expert.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪŋkɝɪŋ/, /ˈtɪŋkɹɪŋ
British English
tˈɪŋkəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIN-ker-ing
UK
TIN-kuh-ring
Listen in Context
He spent the afternoon tinkering with his old radio.
She enjoys tinkering in the garage on weekends.
After some tinkering, the clock started working again.
My dad is always tinkering with his bike, even when it's not broken.