How to pronounce besprenge
Say it like bih-SPRENJ. Besprenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRENJ).
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- bih
- SPRENJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Besprenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPRENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of besprenge
American and British speakers say besprenge in essentially the same way: /bɪˈsprɛndʒ/ in the US and /bɪˈsprɛndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-SPRENJ.
What does besprenge mean?
- To sprinkle or scatter.
Where does besprenge come from?
From Middle English besprengen, from Old English besprenġan, equivalent to be- (“about; all over”) + springe (“to sprinkle”).
Words that rhyme with besprenge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of besprenge.
Questions about saying besprenge
How do you pronounce besprenge?
Say bih-SPRENJ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈsprɛndʒ/. In British English it is /bɪˈsprɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in besprenge?
Besprenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRENJ). Broken into parts: bih · SPRENJ.
Do Americans and Brits say besprenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈsprɛndʒ/ and the British form is /bɪˈsprɛndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.