How to Pronounce Hinges

To pronounce "hinges", say HING-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HING-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “hinges”

"hinges" has 2 syllables: hing-es. It rhymes with cringes and dinges, if that helps it stick.

What does hinges 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

Words that rhyme with hinges

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cringesdingesimpingesfringesbingesinfringesmingesninjas

Related words

articulationsbuildsdependsfocusesgreengridhangsjoints

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hinges"?▾

"Hinges" has 2 syllables: hing · es.

What does "hinges" mean?▾

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

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