How to pronounce "tinker"

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But this also reminds us that,

although we are still working with mice,

it's probably a good idea to start thinking and discussing

about the possible ethical ramifications

of memory control.

SR: Now, in the spirit of the third quote,

we want to tell you about a recent project that we've been

working on in lab that we've called Project Inception.

["They should make a movie about this. Where they plant ideas into peoples minds, so they can control them for their own personal gain. We'll call it: Inception."]

So we reasoned that now that we can reactivate a memory,

what if we do so but then begin to tinker with that memory?

Could we possibly even turn it into a false memory?

XL: So all memory is sophisticated and dynamic,

but if just for simplicity, let's imagine memory

as a movie clip.

So far what we've told you is basically we can control

this "play" button of the clip

so that we can play this video clip any time, anywhere.

But is there a possibility that we can actually get

inside the brain and edit this movie clip

so that we can make it different from the original?

Phonetic Breakdown of "tinker"

Learn how to break down "tinker" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

tin-ker

2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/

/ˈtɪŋkɚ/

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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

T IH1 NG K ER0

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Definition of "tinker"

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)/

Noun

An itinerant tinsmith and mender of household utensils made of metal.
A member of the Irish Traveller community. A gypsy.
(usually with "little") A mischievous person, especially a playful, impish youngster.
Someone who repairs, or attempts repair, on anything mechanical, or who invents such devices; one who tinkers; a tinkerer.
The act of repair or invention.
A hand mortar.
Any of various fish: the chub mackerel, the silverside, the skate, or a young mackerel about two years old.
A bird, the razor-billed auk.

Verb

To fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it, especially in an experimental or unskilled manner.
To work as a tinker.
To tinker with; to tweak or attempt to fix.

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