How to pronounce wrinkle
Say it like RING-kul. Wrinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrinkle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wrinkle
American and British speakers say wrinkle in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-kul.
What does wrinkle mean?
- To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.“Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.”
- To pucker or become uneven or irregular.“An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.”
- To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.“The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.”
- A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
- A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.“Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.”
- A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.“We need to iron out the wrinkles in the plan before implementing it.”
Where does wrinkle come from?
From Middle English wrinkle, wrynkel (“crease, fold, wrinkle”), from the verb (see below).
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Words that rhyme with wrinkle
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Questions about saying wrinkle
How do you pronounce wrinkle?
Say RING-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrinkle?
Wrinkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say wrinkle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.