How to pronounce spraining
Say it like SPRAY-ning. Spraining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRAY).
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- SPRAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spraining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spraining
American and British speakers say spraining in essentially the same way: /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRAY-ning.
What does spraining mean?
- present participle and gerund of sprain How to pronounce sprain
Words that rhyme with spraining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spraining.
Questions about saying spraining
How do you pronounce spraining?
Say SPRAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spraining?
Spraining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRAY). Broken into parts: SPRAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say spraining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.