How to pronounce cringe
Say it like KRINJ. Cringe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRINJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cringe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRINJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cringe
American and British speakers say cringe in essentially the same way: /krɪndʒ/ in the US and /krɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRINJ.
What does cringe mean?
- draw back, as with fear or pain“she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf”
- show submission or fear
Where does cringe come from?
The noun and adjective are derived from the verb via zero derivation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with cringe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cringe.
Questions about saying cringe
How do you pronounce cringe?
Say KRINJ. The American pronunciation is /krɪndʒ/. In British English it is /krɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cringe?
Cringe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRINJ.
Do Americans and Brits say cringe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪndʒ/ and the British form is /krɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.