How to pronounce cringey
Say it like KRIN-jee. Cringey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN).
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- KRIN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cringey 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cringey
American and British speakers say cringey in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪndʒi/ in the US and /ˈkrɪndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIN-jee.
What does cringey mean?
- Characterised by causing feelings of embarrassment; embarrassing.
- Cringing; cowardly.
Where does cringey come from?
From cringe + -y.
Words that rhyme with cringey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cringey.
Questions about saying cringey
How do you pronounce cringey?
Say KRIN-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cringey?
Cringey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN). Broken into parts: KRIN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say cringey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪndʒi/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪndʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.