How to pronounce cringes
Say it like KRIN-jiz. Cringes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN).
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- KRIN
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cringes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cringes
American and British speakers say cringes in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪndʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈkrɪndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIN-jiz.
What does cringes mean?
- plural of cringe How to pronounce cringe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cringe How to pronounce cringe
Questions about saying cringes
How do you pronounce cringes?
Say KRIN-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪndʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cringes?
Cringes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN). Broken into parts: KRIN · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say cringes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪndʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.