stink

How to Split "stink" into Syllables

The word stink is divided into 1 syllables: stink. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• stink — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of stink:

• IPA: /stɪŋk/

📖 Definitions

1. stink (third-person singular simple present stinks, present participle stinking, simple past stank or stunk, past participle stunk)
2. stink (countable and uncountable, plural stinks)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English stinken, from Old English stincan, from Proto-Germanic *stinkwaną, from Proto-Indo-European *stengʷ-, *stegʷ- (“to push, thrust, strike”). Cognate with West Frisian stjonke (“to stink”), Dutch stinken (“to stink”), German stinken (“to stink”), Danish stinke (“to stink”), Swedish stinka (“to stink”), Icelandic stökkva (“to spring, leap, jump”). From Dutch stinken, from Middle Dutch stinken, from Old Dutch stincan, from Proto-Germanic *stinkwaną...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down stink into syllables helps with:

• 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 stink with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
stink	1	stink
staining	2	stain-ing
sodomize	4	so-do-mi-ze
scouting	2	scout-ing
stewing	2	stew-ing

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to stink:

stir, stick, stiff, stile, still, stilt, Stine, sting.