How to pronounce saplings
Say it like SAP-lingz. Saplings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
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- SAP
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saplings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saplings
American and British speakers say saplings in essentially the same way: /ˈsæplɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈsæplɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-lingz.
What does saplings mean?
- plural of sapling How to pronounce sapling
Questions about saying saplings
How do you pronounce saplings?
Say SAP-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæplɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈsæplɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saplings?
Saplings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · lingz.
Do Americans and Brits say saplings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæplɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈsæplɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.