How to pronounce kringle
Say it like KRING-gul. Kringle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING).
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- KRING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kringle 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.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kringle
American and British speakers say kringle in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈkrɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRING-gul.
What does kringle mean?
- A Scandinavian pastry, a variety of pretzel.
Where does kringle come from?
From Danish kringle, ultimately from Old Norse kringla (“ring, circle”).
Words that rhyme with kringle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kringle.
Questions about saying kringle
How do you pronounce kringle?
Say KRING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kringle?
Kringle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRING). Broken into parts: KRING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say kringle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.