How to Pronounce "twinge"
word
ˈtwɪndʒ
TWINJ
twˈɪndʒ
twinj
Definition
A sudden, sharp pain or, more generally, a short, strong feeling of emotion like guilt or sadness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwɪndʒ
British English
twˈɪndʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWINJ
UK
twinj
Listen in Context
Looking at old photos gave him a twinge of sadness.
He ignored the twinge in his ankle and kept playing football.
Whenever he thought about his mistake, a little twinge hit him.
I felt a twinge in my back when I stood up.