How to pronounce tingly
Say it like TING-glee. Tingly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING).
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- TING
- glee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tingly 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.
- gleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tingly
American and British speakers say tingly in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪŋɡli/ in the US and /ˈtɪŋɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TING-glee.
What does tingly mean?
- Producing or feeling tingles.
Where does tingly come from?
From tingle + -y.
Words that rhyme with tingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tingly.
Questions about saying tingly
How do you pronounce tingly?
Say TING-glee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪŋɡli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪŋɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tingly?
Tingly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TING). Broken into parts: TING · glee.
Do Americans and Brits say tingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪŋɡli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪŋɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.