The word "flinkite" is spelled as /flɪŋkʌɪt/. The IPA phonetic transcription can help us understand the pronunciation of each syllable in the word. The first syllable is pronounced as "fling" with the /fl/ consonant blend, followed by the short i vowel sound /ɪ/. The second syllable is pronounced as "kite" with the /k/ consonant sound, followed by the long i vowel sound /aɪt/. The word "flinkite" refers to a type of mineral found in South Africa and is commonly used in ceramic and glass industry.