How to pronounce sprat
Say it like SPRAT. Sprat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sprat
American and British speakers say sprat in essentially the same way: /spræt/ in the US and /spræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRAT.
What does sprat mean?
- Any of various small, herring-like, marine fish in the genus Sprattus, in the family Clupeidae.
- Any of various similar fish of other genera.
- Anything petty or insignificant.
Where does sprat come from?
From Middle English sprotte, from Old English sprot.
Words that rhyme with sprat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprat.
Questions about saying sprat
How do you pronounce sprat?
Say SPRAT. The American pronunciation is /spræt/. In British English it is /spræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprat?
Sprat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRAT.
Do Americans and Brits say sprat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spræt/ and the British form is /spræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.