English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cringe Pronunciation
Cringe is pronounced KRINJ, IPA /ˈkrɪndʒ/.
KRINJ
US /ˈkrɪndʒ/ · UK /ˈkrɪndʒ/
Syllables: KRINJ (1 syllable)
verb and adjective: To flinch with embarrassment or fear, or, informally, embarrassing to watch.
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Cringe in a Sentence
- I cringe whenever I hear that recording of myself.
- The dog used to cringe at thunder.
- He found the whole speech cringe.
Common Mispronunciations of Cringe
Not KRINJ-uh
Stop at the j. The final e is silent and adds no beat of its own.
Not KRING
The ng in the spelling is really n plus a soft g, so the word ends on the j sound of judge.
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