How to pronounce sapling
Say it like SAP-ling. Sapling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
- SAP
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sapling
American and British speakers say sapling in essentially the same way: /ˈsæplɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsæplɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-ling.
What does sapling mean?
- A young tree, larger than a seedling.
- A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.
Where does sapling come from?
From Middle English saplyng, seplyng, sapling, equivalent to sap + -ling.
Words that rhyme with sapling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapling.
Questions about saying sapling
How do you pronounce sapling?
Say SAP-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæplɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsæplɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapling?
Sapling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say sapling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæplɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsæplɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.