How to pronounce splinters
Say it like SPLIN-terz. Splinters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIN).
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- SPLIN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splinters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of splinters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPLIN-tuz.
What does splinters mean?
- plural of splinter How to pronounce splinter
Questions about saying splinters
How do you pronounce splinters?
Say SPLIN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplɪntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsplɪntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splinters?
Splinters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIN). Broken into parts: SPLIN · terz.
Is splinters 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 /ˈsplɪntəz/ (SPLIN-tuz).