How to Pronounce Stinky

🔤 Correct Pronunciation

✅ "STIN-kee" (/ˈstɪŋ.ki/)
📌 Sounds like: "STIN" (rhymes with "win") + "kee" (like "key").

🗣️ How to Say "Stinky" Clearly

1️⃣ Break it into two syllables → STIN + KY
2️⃣ Stress the first syllable → STIN-kee
3️⃣ Say it smoothly → No pause between the syllables.

🎤 Practice: Say "stinky" like "STIN-kee" (rhymes with "pinky").

🤢 Synonyms for "Stinky"

Synonym	Meaning	Example Sentence
Smelly	Has a strong, bad smell	His shoes are very smelly after football.
Foul	Extremely unpleasant smell	There was a foul smell in the kitchen.
Putrid	Rotten or decaying smell	The fish had a putrid odor.
Rancid	Rotten food smell (especially oil or dairy)	This butter smells rancid.
Musty	Damp, old smell (like in basements)	The old books have a musty smell.
Pungent	Strong and sharp smell	The cheese has a very pungent odor.
Revolting	Disgusting smell	The garbage has a revolting stench.
Rank	Extremely strong and unpleasant smell	His socks were rank after the gym.
Funky	Unpleasant or strange smell	There is a funky smell in the fridge.

📌 Tip: Use "stinky" for casual situations and other words like "pungent" or "rancid" for more specific smells.

❌ Common Mistakes When Pronouncing "Stinky"

❌ "STEEN-kee" – Incorrect, the "i" is short, not long.
❌ "STANK-ee" – Incorrect, "stank" is a different word.
❌ "STING-key" – Incorrect, no hard "G" sound.

✅ Correct: Say "STIN-kee" with a short "i" sound.

FAQs About "Stinky"

What does "stinky" mean?

➡️ It means something smells bad.
➡️ Example: "This cheese is very stinky!"

Is "stinky" pronounced like "pinky"?

➡️ Yes! "Stinky" rhymes with "pinky" and "linky".

How do you say "stinky" in American vs. British English?

➡️ Both American 🇺🇸 and British 🇬🇧 English pronounce it "STIN-kee."

What is the difference between "stinky" and "smelly"?

➡️ Both mean "bad smell," but "stinky" is more casual.
➡️ Example: "My shoes are stinky after running."

How do I use "stinky" in a sentence?

➡️ "That garbage is so stinky!"
➡️ "His socks are really stinky after football."