How to pronounce stingier
Say it like STIN-jee-er. Stingier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIN).
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- STIN
- jee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stingier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stingier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STIN-jee-uh.
What does stingier mean?
- comparative form of stingy: more stingy How to pronounce stingy
Questions about saying stingier
How do you pronounce stingier?
Say STIN-jee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪndʒiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪndʒiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stingier?
Stingier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIN). Broken into parts: STIN · jee · er.
Is stingier 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 /ˈstɪndʒiə/ (STIN-jee-uh).