How do you pronounce "cringe"?

In American English: /ˈkrɪndʒ/ (KRINJ). In British English: /kɹˈɪndʒ/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɪndʒ/ (KRINJ). In Australian English: /kɹˈɪndʒ/ (KR).

Is "cringe" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɪndʒ/ (KRINJ), while in British English it's /kɹˈɪndʒ/ (KR).

How to Pronounce "cringe"

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cringe

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/ˈkrɪndʒ/

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krɪndʒcringe

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