How to pronounce sprinkler
Say it like SPRING-kler. Sprinkler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING).
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- SPRING
- kler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprinkler 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.
- klerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sprinkler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRING-kluh.
What does sprinkler mean?
- Anything that sprinkles.
- An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.
- A heat-activated device that sprays water in the event of a fire, usually mounted on a ceiling.
- To fit with automatic sprinklers for fire prevention.
Where does sprinkler come from?
From sprinkle + -er.
Questions about saying sprinkler
How do you pronounce sprinkler?
Say SPRING-kler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪŋklɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪŋklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprinkler?
Sprinkler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING). Broken into parts: SPRING · kler.
Is sprinkler 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 /ˈsprɪŋklə/ (SPRING-kluh).