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