How to pronounce sparkling
Say it like SPAR-kling. Sparkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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- SPAR
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparkling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sparkling
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAH-kuh-ling.
What does sparkling mean?
- shining with brilliant points of light like stars“sparkling snow”“sparkling eyes”
- used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide“sparkling wines”“sparkling water”
- a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
Where does sparkling come from?
By surface analysis, sparkle + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with sparkling
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Questions about saying sparkling
How do you pronounce sparkling?
Say SPAR-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɑːkəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparkling?
Sparkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · kling.
Is sparkling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈspɑːkəlɪŋ/ (SPAH-kuh-ling).