How to pronounce crinkler
Say it like KRING-kler. Crinkler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING).
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- KRING
- kler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crinkler 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.
- klerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crinkler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRING-kluh.
What does crinkler mean?
- Something that crinkles.
- Something that makes a crinkling sound.
- A diaper lover, especially a furry (a diaperfur).
Where does crinkler come from?
The diaper lover sense is from the plastic backing which many disposable adult diapers have, which makes a crinkling sound; compare crinklebutt and crinklecritter.
Words that rhyme with crinkler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crinkler.
Questions about saying crinkler
How do you pronounce crinkler?
Say KRING-kler. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪŋklɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪŋklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crinkler?
Crinkler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING). Broken into parts: KRING · kler.
Is crinkler 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 /ˈkrɪŋklə/ (KRING-kluh).