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