How to pronounce sprag
Say it like SPRAG. Sprag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRAG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sprag
American and British speakers say sprag in essentially the same way: /spræɡ/ in the US and /spræɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRAG.
What does sprag mean?
- Alternative form of sprack.
- A billet of wood; a piece of timber, a similar solid object or constructed unit used as a prop.
- To check the motion of, as a carriage on a steep slope, by putting a sprag between the spokes of the wheel.
- To prop or sustain with a sprag.
Words that rhyme with sprag
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprag.
Questions about saying sprag
How do you pronounce sprag?
Say SPRAG. The American pronunciation is /spræɡ/. In British English it is /spræɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprag?
Sprag is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRAG.
Do Americans and Brits say sprag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spræɡ/ and the British form is /spræɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.