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