How do you pronounce "kinky"?

In American English: /ˈkɪŋki/ (KINGK-ee). In British English: /kˈɪŋki/ (K-ingk). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪŋki/ (KINGK-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɪŋki/ (K-ingk).

Is "kinky" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪŋki/ (KINGK-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɪŋki/ (K-ingk).

How to Pronounce "kinky"

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kinky

/ˈkɪŋki/

KINGK-ee

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kɪŋkki·inky

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