How to Pronounce Fringe

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɹɪndʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fringe”

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

What does fringe mean?

noun

  1. Hair hanging over the forehead.
  2. A hairstyle including such hair, especially cut straight across the forehead.

noun

  1. Brucellosis, a bacterial disease.

noun

  1. A decorative border.

    “the fringe of a picture”

  2. A marginal or peripheral part.

Synonyms

bangforelocksfringefringe groupoutskirts

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Words that rhyme with fringe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twingecringetingewhingeinfringesingehingeimpingemingewingesyringebinge

Related words

edgeoutskirtperipheryperipheralmarginalbangsbandbordure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fringe"?▾

"Fringe" has 2 syllables: fring · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fringe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fringe" is /fɹɪndʒ/.

What does "fringe" mean?▾

Fringe: Hair hanging over the forehead.

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