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