How many syllables are in “think”?

“Think” has 1 syllable: thingk.

What is the IPA for “think”?

The American English IPA transcription of “think” is θɪŋk.

How can I practice pronouncing “think”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce think

/θɪŋk/thingk1 syllable

“think” leans on the English “th” sounds that many languages don't use. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/θ/as in thin
Voiceless 'th'. Tongue tip lightly between teeth, no voice. Don't substitute /t/ or /s/.
/ɪ/as in kit
Short and lax. Keep the tongue lower and more relaxed than 'iy' (sheep).
/ŋ/as in sing
Back of the tongue blocks the airflow, voicing through the nose. Don't add a final /g/.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “think” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Indian English speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “think”?: “Think” has 1 syllable: thingk.
What is the IPA for “think”?: The American English IPA transcription of “think” is θɪŋk.
How can I practice pronouncing “think”?: Press play to hear “think” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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