How to pronounce sprinted
Say it like SPRIN-tid. Sprinted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRIN).
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- SPRIN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprinted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sprinted
American and British speakers say sprinted in essentially the same way: /ˈsprɪntɪd/ in the US and /ˈsprɪntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRIN-tid.
What does sprinted mean?
- simple past and past participle of sprint How to pronounce sprint
Questions about saying sprinted
How do you pronounce sprinted?
Say SPRIN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprinted?
Sprinted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRIN). Broken into parts: SPRIN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say sprinted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsprɪntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsprɪntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.