How to Pronounce Cringeworthy

To pronounce "cringeworthy", say CRING-ew-orthy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cringeworthy”

"cringeworthy" has 3 syllables: cring-ew-orthy.

What does cringeworthy mean?

adjective

  1. That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.

Synonyms

cringysquirmworthywinceworthy

Related words

cringetasticcringefulcringycringeycringe-ycringesomecringewinceworthy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cringeworthy"?▾

"Cringeworthy" has 3 syllables: cring · ew · orthy.

What is the IPA transcription of "cringeworthy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cringeworthy" is /ˈkɹɪndʒˌwɜːð.i/.

What does "cringeworthy" mean?▾

Cringeworthy: That causes one to cringe with embarrassment; embarrassing.

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