How to Pronounce Crinkle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹɪŋkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crinkle”

"crinkle" has 2 syllables: crinkl-e. It rhymes with uncle and granduncle, if that helps it stick.

What does crinkle mean?

noun

  1. A wrinkle, fold, crease or unevenness.

    “He observed the crinkles forming around his eyes and suddenly felt old.”

verb

  1. To fold, crease, crumple, or wad.

    “He crinkled the wrapper and threw it out.”

  2. To rustle, as stiff cloth when moved.

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Words that rhyme with crinkle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unclegranduncletincaltruncalnuncletinchelcrunklerunkledunckeldunkeldunklegunkel

Related words

scrunchrumplerucklecrumplecreasewrinklecrispseam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crinkle"?▾

"Crinkle" has 2 syllables: crinkl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crinkle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crinkle" is /ˈkɹɪŋkəl/.

What does "crinkle" mean?▾

Crinkle: A wrinkle, fold, crease or unevenness.

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