How to Pronounce "wrinkle up"
expression
ˈɹɪŋkəɫ/ /ˈəp
RING-kuhl UHP
ɹˈɪŋkəl/ /ˈʌp
RING-kuhl UP
Definition
To make small folds or lines appear on a surface, usually skin or fabric, often by squeezing, frowning, or moving muscles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪŋkəɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹˈɪŋkəl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RING-kuhl UHP
UK
RING-kuhl UP
Listen in Context
He always wrinkles up his nose when he smells something bad.
The old shirt wrinkled up after being washed.
My eyes wrinkle up when I laugh.
Her face wrinkled up in confusion when she read the message.