How to pronounce cringeworthy
Say it like KRINJ-wur-thee. Cringeworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRINJ).
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- KRINJ
- wur
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cringeworthy 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.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cringeworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRINJ-wur-thee.
What does cringeworthy mean?
- That causes or may cause one to cringe with disgust, embarrassment (often vicarious embarrassment), etc.; awkward, disgusting, embarrassing.
Where does cringeworthy come from?
From cringe (verb) + -worthy (suffix meaning of ‘sufficient worth for, deserving of’), popularized by the surname of the character Cuthbert Cringeworthy, an extremely studious pupil introduced in 1972 into The Bash Street Kids, a comic stri
Questions about saying cringeworthy
How do you pronounce cringeworthy?
Say KRINJ-wur-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪndʒˌwɝði/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪndʒˌwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cringeworthy?
Cringeworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRINJ). Broken into parts: KRINJ · wur · thee.
Is cringeworthy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkrɪndʒˌwɜːði/ (KRINJ-wur-thee).