How to pronounce sprinklers
Say it like SPRING-klerz. Sprinklers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING).
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- SPRING
- klerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprinklers 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.
- klerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sprinklers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRING-kluz.
What does sprinklers mean?
- plural of sprinkler How to pronounce sprinkler
Questions about saying sprinklers
How do you pronounce sprinklers?
Say SPRING-klerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪŋklɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪŋkləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprinklers?
Sprinklers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING). Broken into parts: SPRING · klerz.
Is sprinklers 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 /ˈsprɪŋkləz/ (SPRING-kluz).