How to pronounce sprig
Say it like SPRIG. Sprig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sprig
American and British speakers say sprig in essentially the same way: /sprɪɡ/ in the US and /sprɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRIG.
What does sprig mean?
- A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.“a sprig of laurel or of parsley”
- An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.
- One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace.
- To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.
- To nail the sole onto a shoe.
Where does sprig come from?
From Middle English sprig, sprigge, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with sprig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprig.
Questions about saying sprig
How do you pronounce sprig?
Say SPRIG. The American pronunciation is /sprɪɡ/. In British English it is /sprɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprig?
Sprig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRIG.
Do Americans and Brits say sprig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sprɪɡ/ and the British form is /sprɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.