How to pronounce wrinkling
Say it like RING-kuh-ling. Wrinkling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrinkling 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrinkling
American and British speakers say wrinkling in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-kuh-ling.
What does wrinkling mean?
- present participle and gerund of wrinkle How to pronounce wrinkle
- A pattern of wrinkles.
- The act of wrinkling.
Words that rhyme with wrinkling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrinkling.
Questions about saying wrinkling
How do you pronounce wrinkling?
Say RING-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrinkling?
Wrinkling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · kuh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say wrinkling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.