How to pronounce stings
Say it like STINGZ. Stings is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STINGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stings
American and British speakers say stings in essentially the same way: /stɪŋz/ in the US and /stɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STINGZ.
What does stings mean?
- plural of sting How to pronounce sting
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sting How to pronounce sting
Words that rhyme with stings
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stings.
Questions about saying stings
How do you pronounce stings?
Say STINGZ. The American pronunciation is /stɪŋz/. In British English it is /stɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stings?
Stings is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STINGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say stings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪŋz/ and the British form is /stɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.