How to Pronounce "shrinkage"
word
ˈʃɹɪŋkɪdʒ
SHRING-kij
ʃɹˈɪŋkɪdʒ
shRING-kij
Definition
The process or amount by which something becomes smaller, especially when referring to materials becoming smaller (like clothes after washing), or a loss in inventory, such as in retail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹɪŋkɪdʒ
British English
ʃɹˈɪŋkɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRING-kij
UK
shRING-kij
Listen in Context
Washing the sweater caused shrinkage.
Store managers try to reduce shrinkage from theft.
The fabric's shrinkage is written on the label.
After so many washes, there's noticeable shrinkage in my T-shirts.