About "clink"
How to Split "clink" into Syllables
The word clink is divided into 1 syllables: clink. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- clink — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of clink:
- IPA: /klɪŋk/
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📖 Definitions
- 1874, Marcus Clarke, For the Term of His Natural Life Chapter V
- When Frere had come down, an hour before, the prisoners were all snugly between their blankets. They were not so now; though, at the first clink of the bolts, they would be back again in their old positions, to all appearances sound asleep.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English clinken, from Old English *clincan (compare clynnan, clynian (“to sound; resound”)), from Proto-Germanic *klinganą (“to sound”). Cognates include Middle Dutch klinken and German klingen. Related to cling (sound) and clang. May be further related to call. Perhaps of onomatopoeic origin, as metal against metal. From the Clink prison in Southwark, London, itself presumably named after sound of doors being bolted or chains rattling.
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
- Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
- Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare clink with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| clink | 1 | clink |
| colonic | 3 | co-lo-nic |
| colonize | 4 | co-lo-ni-ze |
| clench | 1 | clench |
| Collins | 2 | col-lins |
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