How to pronounce stinge
Say it like STINJ. Stinge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STINJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stinge
American and British speakers say stinge in essentially the same way: /stɪndʒ/ in the US and /stɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STINJ.
What does stinge mean?
- To act stingily or parsimoniously.
- A person who has a stingy demeanour or who lacks generosity.“Don’t be such a stinge, and let me try some of your ice cream, mate!”
Where does stinge come from?
Possibly a back-formation from stingy.
Words that rhyme with stinge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stinge.
Questions about saying stinge
How do you pronounce stinge?
Say STINJ. The American pronunciation is /stɪndʒ/. In British English it is /stɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinge?
Stinge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STINJ.
Do Americans and Brits say stinge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪndʒ/ and the British form is /stɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.