How to pronounce spritz
Say it like SPRITS. Spritz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spritz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spritz
American and British speakers say spritz in essentially the same way: /sprɪts/ in the US and /sprɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRITS.
What does spritz mean?
- A sprinkling or spray of liquid; a small amount of liquid.“Fish is good with a spritz of lemon juice.”
- A small amount of something; a dash or jot.
- To spray, sprinkle, or squirt lightly.“It's hard to keep hair in a specific hairdo when you just spritz only a little bit of hair spray.”
- To drizzle, to rain lightly.
- Synonym of spritzer (“spray bottle”).
- Synonym of spritzer (“drink made with white wine and soda water”).
Words that rhyme with spritz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spritz.
Questions about saying spritz
How do you pronounce spritz?
Say SPRITS. The American pronunciation is /sprɪts/. In British English it is /sprɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spritz?
Spritz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRITS.
Do Americans and Brits say spritz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sprɪts/ and the British form is /sprɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.