How to Pronounce Cringes

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cringes”

"cringes" has 2 syllables: cring-es. It rhymes with dinges and impinges, if that helps it stick.

What does cringes 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 cringes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dingesimpingesfringeshingesbingesinfringesmingesninjas

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cringes"?▾

"Cringes" has 2 syllables: cring · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "cringes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cringes" is /ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒɪz/.

What does "cringes" mean?▾

Cringes: A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

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