How to pronounce springer
Say it like SPRING-er. Springer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING).
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- SPRING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Springer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of springer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRING-uh.
What does springer mean?
- the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
- a cow about to give birth
- a large spaniel with wavy silky coat usually black or liver and white
Where does springer come from?
From spring + -er.
Words that rhyme with springer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of springer.
Questions about saying springer
How do you pronounce springer?
Say SPRING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in springer?
Springer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING). Broken into parts: SPRING · er.
Is springer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsprɪŋə/ (SPRING-uh).