How to pronounce splintery
Say it like SPLIN-tuh-ree. Splintery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIN).
- SPLIN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splintery 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of splintery
American and British speakers say splintery in essentially the same way: /ˈsplɪntəri/ in the US and /ˈsplɪntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPLIN-tuh-ree.
What does splintery mean?
- Having many splinters.
- Given to splintering.
Where does splintery come from?
From splinter + -y.
Words that rhyme with splintery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splintery.
Questions about saying splintery
How do you pronounce splintery?
Say SPLIN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplɪntəri/. In British English it is /ˈsplɪntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splintery?
Splintery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLIN). Broken into parts: SPLIN · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say splintery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsplɪntəri/ and the British form is /ˈsplɪntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.