To pronounce "dingy", say DINGY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɪn.dʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɪn.dʒi/
IPA
"dingy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stingy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Dingy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "dingy" is /ˈdɪn.dʒi/.
Dingy: Drab; shabby; dirty; squalid
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