How to pronounce hamstrings
Say it like HAM-stringz. Hamstrings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- stringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamstrings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stringzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hamstrings
American and British speakers say hamstrings in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-stringz.
What does hamstrings mean?
- plural of hamstring How to pronounce hamstring
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hamstring How to pronounce hamstring
Questions about saying hamstrings
How do you pronounce hamstrings?
Say HAM-stringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamstrings?
Hamstrings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · stringz.
Do Americans and Brits say hamstrings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.