How to pronounce sprinting
Say it like SPRIN-ting. Sprinting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRIN).
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- SPRIN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprinting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sprinting
American and British speakers say sprinting in essentially the same way: /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRIN-ting.
What does sprinting mean?
- present participle and gerund of sprint How to pronounce sprint
- The act or action of the verb to sprint (to run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period).
Words that rhyme with sprinting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprinting.
Questions about saying sprinting
How do you pronounce sprinting?
Say SPRIN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprinting?
Sprinting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRIN). Broken into parts: SPRIN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say sprinting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsprɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.