How to pronounce splintered
Say it like SPLIN-terd. Splintered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIN).
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- SPLIN
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splintered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of splintered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPLIN-tud.
What does splintered mean?
- simple past and past participle of splinter How to pronounce splinter
Questions about saying splintered
How do you pronounce splintered?
Say SPLIN-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplɪntɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsplɪntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splintered?
Splintered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIN). Broken into parts: SPLIN · terd.
Is splintered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsplɪntəd/ (SPLIN-tud).