How to pronounce sparring
Say it like SPAR-ing. Sparring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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US American/ˈspɑrɪŋ/SPAR-ing
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- SPAR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does sparring mean?
Words that rhyme with sparring
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Questions about saying sparring
How do you pronounce sparring?
Say SPAR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparring?
Sparring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · ing.