How to pronounce sprained
Say it like SPRAYND. Sprained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sprained
American and British speakers say sprained in essentially the same way: /spreɪnd/ in the US and /spreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRAYND.
What does sprained mean?
- simple past and past participle of sprain How to pronounce sprain
Words that rhyme with sprained
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Questions about saying sprained
How do you pronounce sprained?
Say SPRAYND. The American pronunciation is /spreɪnd/. In British English it is /spreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprained?
Sprained is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say sprained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spreɪnd/ and the British form is /spreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.