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How to pronounce cringe in American English

“cringe” pronunciation by American speakers

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“cringe” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. cringe, but hear me out here.

    The Obama White House

  2. Also, since when is cringe an adjective?

    State Department

  3. and so I cringe when I hear that it left out cooperative oncology group.

    NIH

Words that sound like “cringe”

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Other forms of “cringe”

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