How to pronounce wrinkly
Say it like RING-kuh-lee. Wrinkly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrinkly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wrinkly
American and British speakers say wrinkly in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋkəli/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-kuh-lee.
What does wrinkly mean?
- Having wrinkles.
- An old person.
Where does wrinkly come from?
From wrinkle + -y.
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Questions about saying wrinkly
How do you pronounce wrinkly?
Say RING-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋkəli/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrinkly?
Wrinkly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wrinkly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋkəli/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.