How to pronounce sprinter
Say it like SPRIN-ter. Sprinter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRIN).
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- SPRIN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprinter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sprinter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPRIN-tuh.
What does sprinter mean?
- A person who runs.
- A competitive cyclist who can finish a race by accelerating rapidly.
- A sprint car.
- The transition period between winter and spring: late winter.
Where does sprinter come from?
From sprint + -er.
Words that rhyme with sprinter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprinter.
Questions about saying sprinter
How do you pronounce sprinter?
Say SPRIN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprinter?
Sprinter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRIN). Broken into parts: SPRIN · ter.
Is sprinter 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 /ˈsprɪntə/ (SPRIN-tuh).