How to pronounce tinge
Say it like TINJ. Tinge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TINJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tinge
American and British speakers say tinge in essentially the same way: /tɪndʒ/ in the US and /tɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TINJ.
What does tinge mean?
- A small added amount of color; (by extension) a small added amount of some other thing.
- The degree of vividness of a color; hue, shade, tint.
- To add a small amount of color; to tint; (by extension) to add a small amount of some other thing.
- To affect or alter slightly, particularly due to the actual or metaphorical influence of some element or thing.
- To change slightly in shade due to the addition of color; (by extension) to change slightly in quality due to the addition of some other thing.
Where does tinge come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with tinge
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Questions about saying tinge
How do you pronounce tinge?
Say TINJ. The American pronunciation is /tɪndʒ/. In British English it is /tɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinge?
Tinge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TINJ.
Do Americans and Brits say tinge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪndʒ/ and the British form is /tɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.