how to pronounce plink

/ˈplɪŋk/

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plink is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of plink in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… only plink your dollar you can double …”

meanings of plink

verb:

To make a plink sound.
To play a song or a portion of a song, usually on a percussion instrument such as a piano.
To take part in the sport of plinking.

noun:

A short, high-pitched metallic or percussive sound.

plink frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word plink occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.