How to pronounce splint
Say it like SPLINT. Splint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SPLINT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of splint
American and British speakers say splint in essentially the same way: /splɪnt/ in the US and /splɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPLINT.
What does splint mean?
- A narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece.
- A splinter caught in the skin.
- A dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia.
- To apply a splint to; to fasten with splints.
- To support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough.
Where does splint come from?
From Middle English splint, splent, splente, from Middle Low German splinte, splente or Middle Dutch splint, splinte.
Words that rhyme with splint
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splint.
Questions about saying splint
How do you pronounce splint?
Say SPLINT. The American pronunciation is /splɪnt/. In British English it is /splɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splint?
Splint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPLINT.
Do Americans and Brits say splint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /splɪnt/ and the British form is /splɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.