How to pronounce fringes
Say it like FRIN-jiz. Fringes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIN).
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- FRIN
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fringes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fringes
American and British speakers say fringes in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIN-jiz.
What does fringes mean?
- plural of fringe How to pronounce fringe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fringe How to pronounce fringe
Questions about saying fringes
How do you pronounce fringes?
Say FRIN-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fringes?
Fringes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIN). Broken into parts: FRIN · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say fringes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪndʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.