How to pronounce twinge
Say it like TWINJ. Twinge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWINJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twinge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWINJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twinge
American and British speakers say twinge in essentially the same way: /twɪndʒ/ in the US and /twɪndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWINJ.
What does twinge mean?
- A sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, especially one lasting for a short time.“I got a twinge in my arm.”
- A turn, a twist.
- A sudden, sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of guilt or sadness; a pang, a paroxysm, a throe; also, a prick of the conscience.“a twinge of embarrassment”
- To have a sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, like a twitch.“My side twinges if I sit too long.”
Where does twinge come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with twinge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twinge.
Questions about saying twinge
How do you pronounce twinge?
Say TWINJ. The American pronunciation is /twɪndʒ/. In British English it is /twɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twinge?
Twinge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWINJ.
Do Americans and Brits say twinge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twɪndʒ/ and the British form is /twɪndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.