How to pronounce cingle
Say it like SING-gul. Cingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
- SING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cingle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cingle
American and British speakers say cingle in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-gul.
What does cingle mean?
- A kind of belt or other girdle.
Where does cingle come from?
From Middle English sengle, from Old French sengle, cengle (Modern French sangle), from Late Latin cingula, from Latin cingulum (“girdle”), from cingere (“to gird”).
Words that rhyme with cingle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cingle.
Words that sound like cingle
Questions about saying cingle
How do you pronounce cingle?
Say SING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cingle?
Cingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say cingle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cingle?
Cingle sounds the same as single in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.