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How to pronounce chinks

“chinks” pronunciation in British and American English

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“chinks” in real sentences

52 clips in the index · 2 American · 5 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. There's chinks in the armor.

    This Morning

  2. chinks that I think she needs a retrial.

    60 Minutes Australia

  3. Obviously I can call my fellow girlies, "Chinks."

    Jubilee

  4. chinks in the armor are going to come up.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “chinks”

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Other forms of “chinks”

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