How to pronounce wrinkled
Say it like RING-kuld. Wrinkled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrinkled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wrinkled
American and British speakers say wrinkled in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋkəld/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-kuld.
What does wrinkled mean?
- Uneven, with many furrows and prominent points, often in reference to the skin or hide of animals.“As the ocean receded from the beach it left the sand appearing wrinkled.”
- simple past and past participle of wrinkle How to pronounce wrinkle
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Questions about saying wrinkled
How do you pronounce wrinkled?
Say RING-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋkəld/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrinkled?
Wrinkled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · kuld.
Do Americans and Brits say wrinkled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋkəld/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.