How to pronounce crinkle
Say it like KRING-kul. Crinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING).
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- KRING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crinkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crinkle
American and British speakers say crinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈkrɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRING-kul.
What does crinkle mean?
- To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.“He crinkled the wrapper and threw it out.”
- To rustle, as stiff cloth when moved.
- A wrinkle, fold, crease, or unevenness.“He observed the crinkles forming around his eyes and suddenly felt old.”
- The act of crinkling.
- Chocolate crinkle; a type of cookie made of primarily cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and water
Where does crinkle come from?
From Middle English crenclen (“to bend, buckle”), from Old English *crinclian, frequentative form of Old English crincan (“to yield”), from Proto-Germanic *kringaną (“to turn, to fall, to yield”), from Proto-Indo-European *ger- (“to turn, wind”).
Words that rhyme with crinkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crinkle.
Questions about saying crinkle
How do you pronounce crinkle?
Say KRING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crinkle?
Crinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING). Broken into parts: KRING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say crinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.