How to pronounce sprunt
Say it like SPRUHNT. Sprunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPRUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sprunt
American and British speakers say sprunt in essentially the same way: /sprʌnt/ in the US and /sprʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRUHNT.
What does sprunt mean?
- A steep road, hill, or incline.
- Steep or sharp in ascent.
Where does sprunt come from?
Apparently a variation of sprent or sprint.
Words that rhyme with sprunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sprunt.
Questions about saying sprunt
How do you pronounce sprunt?
Say SPRUHNT. The American pronunciation is /sprʌnt/. In British English it is /sprʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprunt?
Sprunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPRUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say sprunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sprʌnt/ and the British form is /sprʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.