How to pronounce cringy
Say it like KRIN-jee. Cringy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN).
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- KRIN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cringy 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 cringy
American and British speakers say cringy in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪndʒi/ in the US and /ˈkrɪndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIN-jee.
What does cringy mean?
- Alternative spelling of cringey.
Words that rhyme with cringy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cringy.
Questions about saying cringy
How do you pronounce cringy?
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 cringy?
Cringy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIN). Broken into parts: KRIN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say cringy 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.