How to pronounce stinger
Say it like STING-er. Stinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING).
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- STING
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stinger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STING-uh.
What does stinger mean?
- A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
- Anything that is used to sting, as a means of attack.
- Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.
Where does stinger come from?
From sting + -er. Both figurative and literal senses appeared in the 16th century.
Words that rhyme with stinger
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stinger.
Questions about saying stinger
How do you pronounce stinger?
Say STING-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinger?
Stinger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING). Broken into parts: STING · er.
Is stinger 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 /ˈstɪŋə/ (STING-uh).