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tinkle

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

tinkle

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tinkle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tinkle is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftinkle

1noun
  • A light metallic sound, resembling the tinkling of bells or wind chimes.
  • A telephone call.

    Synonyms: call, ring

    Example: "Give me a tinkle when you arrive."

  • An act of urination.
1verb
  • To make light metallic sounds, rather like a very small bell.

    Example: "The glasses tinkled together as they were placed on the table."

  • To cause to tinkle.
  • To indicate, signal, etc. by tinkling.

    Example: "The butler tinkled dinner."

  • To hear, or resound with, a small, sharp sound.
  • To urinate.

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