How to pronounce tingle
Say it like TING-gul. Tingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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- TING
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tingle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINGSay 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 tingle
American and British speakers say tingle in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ in the US and /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TING-gul.
What does tingle mean?
- To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation.“My hands were tingling from the cold.”
- To feel an ASMR response.“I tingled”
- To cause to feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation.“Tingle your tastebuds with these exotic dishes.”
- A prickling or mildly stinging sensation; frisson.
- An ASMR response.“get/give tingles”
- A tingling sound; a chime or tinkle.
- A nail of the very smallest size; a tack.
- A patch that covers a hole in something that needs to be watertight, such as a roof or a boat.
- An attachment in the middle of a long guide line to keep it from sagging.
Where does tingle come from?
From Middle English tinglen, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with tingle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tingle.
Questions about saying tingle
How do you pronounce tingle?
Say TING-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tingle?
Tingle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say tingle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɪŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.