“Ring” or “Wring”

Overview

ring / wring are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

ring: (noun) a characteristic sound. (noun) a toroidal shape. (noun) the sound of a bell ringing; ; ; --E. A. Poe. (noun) a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle. (noun) jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger. (verb) sound loudly and sonorously. (verb) make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification. (verb) attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify.

wring: (verb) twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish. (verb) twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid.

Pronunciation

ring: r·IH·ng

wring: r·IH·ng

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