tinkle

noun
UK: /ˈtɪŋ.kəl/
US: /ˈtɪŋ.kəl/

  1. A light, clear, ringing sound.

    1. I heard the tinkle of a bell.
    2. The wind chimes made a soft tinkle in the breeze, which was quite pleasant.

  2. The act or sound of something (especially a bell or small piece of glass or metal) making a light, ringing noise.

    1. The tinkle alerted me to his presence.
    2. We heard the faint tinkle of the ice in her drink as she raised her glass.

Synonyms

chime jingle ring peal
tinkle verb

  1. To make a light, clear, ringing sound.

    1. The bell began to tinkle softly.
    2. I could hear the ice cubes tinkle in her glass as she stirred her drink.

  2. To cause something to make a light, clear, ringing sound.

    1. She would tinkle the piano keys.
    2. He tinkled the bell to announce the start of the meeting, trying to be precise.
tinkle adjective

  1. Producing a light, clear, ringing sound.

    1. The tinkle sound of the glass.
    2. The tinkle music box played a sweet melody that filled the room with nostalgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tinkle" in English means: A light, clear, ringing sound., The act or sound of something (especially a bell or small piece of glass or metal) making a light, ringing noise..

The phonetic transcription of "tinkle" is /ˈtɪŋ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈtɪŋ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tinkle": chime, jingle, ring, peal.

Example usage of "tinkle": "I heard the tinkle of a bell.". More examples on the page.