How to Pronounce Hinge

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhɪndʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hinge”

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

What does hinge mean?

noun

  1. A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
  2. A naturally occurring joint resembling such hardware in form or action, as in the shell of a bivalve.

verb

  1. To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
  2. (with on or upon) To depend on something.

Synonyms

harquartile

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Words that rhyme with hinge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twingecringetingewhingefringeinfringesingeimpingemingewingesyringebinge

Related words

keyclevislinchpinpivotswivelbridgejuncturecrossroads

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hinge"?▾

"Hinge" has 2 syllables: hing · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hinge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hinge" is /ˈhɪndʒ/.

What does "hinge" mean?▾

Hinge: A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.

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