How to pronounce cringing
Say it like KRIN-jing. Cringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN).
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- KRIN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cringing 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cringing
American and British speakers say cringing in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIN-jing.
What does cringing mean?
Words that rhyme with cringing
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Questions about saying cringing
How do you pronounce cringing?
Say KRIN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cringing?
Cringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN). Broken into parts: KRIN · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say cringing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.