wrinkle

/ˈrɪŋkəl/

Syllables wrin·kle

Stress WRIN-kle

Phonics Breakdown

wr

/r/

silent letter

i

/ɪ/

short i

nk

/ŋk/

nk nasal

le

/əl/

-le syllable

Meaning

a small line or fold in the skin or fabric

Sound Reference

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wr=/r/(write) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + nk=/ŋk/(ink) + le=/əl/(little)

Example

A small wrinkle appeared on his forehead.