Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

inker

/ˈɪŋ.kɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.70 in modern English

Syllables
inker
IPA
/ˈɪŋ.kɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person or device that applies ink.

noun

In comic book production, a person who outlines and otherwise embellishes the artwork of a penciler in preparation for publishing.

noun

A tattoo artist.

Etymology

From ink + -er.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɪŋ.kɚ/
  • British English: /ˈɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/

Inflected Forms

inkers (plural)

Phrases

red-inker

Frequently Paired Words

red-inker

Synonyms

finisher embellisher

Homonyms

Inca (non-rhotic)

Rhymes With

thinker tinker drinker sinker linker pinker stinker clinker blinker winker jinker swinker

Questions

How do you pronounce inker?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪŋ.kɚ/.
What does inker mean?
A person or device that applies ink.
Where does inker come from?
From ink + -er.

How to pronounce inker

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɪŋ.kɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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