How to pronounce dinger
Say it like DING-er. Dinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING).
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- DING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DING-guh.
What does dinger mean?
- A bell or chime.
- The suspended clapper of a bell.
- One who rings a bell.
Where does dinger come from?
From ding + -er.
Words that rhyme with dinger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dinger.
Questions about saying dinger
How do you pronounce dinger?
Say DING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinger?
Dinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DING). Broken into parts: DING · er.
Is dinger 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 /ˈdɪŋɡə/ (DING-guh).