How to pronounce inkling
American English pronunciation
INK-ling
- IPA
- /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
- Syllables
- INK · ling (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What inkling means
A slight idea or hint about something
In a sentence: I had an inkling that Mom was planning a surprise.
Where it comes from: It comes from an old English word meaning a hint or a whisper.
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