How to Pronounce Cringe

To pronounce "cringe", say CRING-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɹɪnd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cringe”

"cringe" has 2 syllables: cring-e. It rhymes with twinge and tinge, if that helps it stick.

What does cringe mean?

noun

  1. A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

    “He glanced with a cringe at the mess on his desk.”

  2. A servile obeisance.

verb

  1. To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.

    “He cringed as the bird collided with the window.”

  2. To bow or crouch in servility.

Words that rhyme with cringe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twingetingewhingefringeinfringesingehingeimpingemingewingesyringebinge

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cringe"?▾

"Cringe" has 2 syllables: cring · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cringe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cringe" is /kɹɪnd͡ʒ/.

What does "cringe" mean?▾

Cringe: A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

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