How to Pronounce Twinge

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/twɪnd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twinge”

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

What does twinge mean?

noun

  1. A pinch; a tweak; a twitch.
  2. A sudden sharp pain.

    “I got a twinge in my arm.”

verb

  1. To pull with a twitch; to pinch; to tweak.
  2. To affect with a sharp, sudden pain; to torment with pinching or sharp pains.

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Words that rhyme with twinge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cringetingewhingefringeinfringesingehingeimpingemingewingesyringebinge

Related words

pinchsqueezestingvellicateprickpangtwitchnip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twinge"?▾

"Twinge" has 2 syllables: twing · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "twinge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twinge" is /twɪnd͡ʒ/.

What does "twinge" mean?▾

Twinge: A pinch; a tweak; a twitch.

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