How to pronounce sparing
Say it like SPER-ing. Sparing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPER).
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US American/ˈspɛrɪŋ/SPER-ing
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- SPER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does sparing mean?
adjective
- Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
- present participle and gerund of spare How to pronounce spare
- The act by which something or someone is spared.
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Words that rhyme with sparing
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Questions about saying sparing
How do you pronounce sparing?
Say SPER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparing?
Sparing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPER). Broken into parts: SPER · ing.