How to pronounce sling
Say it like SLING. Sling is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sling
American and British speakers say sling in essentially the same way: /slɪŋ/ in the US and /slɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLING.
What does sling mean?
- To throw with a circular or arcing motion.
- To throw with a sling.
- To pass a rope around (a cask, gun, etc.) preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle.
- An instrument for throwing stones or other missiles, consisting of a short strap with two strings fastened to its ends, or with a string fastened to one end and a light stick to the other.
- A kind of hanging bandage put around the neck, in which a wounded arm or hand is supported.
- A loop of cloth, worn around the neck, for supporting a baby or other such load.
- A young or infant spider, such as one raised in captivity.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sling
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Questions about saying sling
How do you pronounce sling?
Say SLING. The American pronunciation is /slɪŋ/. In British English it is /slɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sling?
Sling is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLING.
Do Americans and Brits say sling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /slɪŋ/ and the British form is /slɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.