How to pronounce strings
Say it like STRINGZ. Strings is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRINGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRINGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strings
American and British speakers say strings in essentially the same way: /strɪŋz/ in the US and /strɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRINGZ.
What does strings mean?
- the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
- (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement“the contract set out the conditions of the lease”“the terms of the treaty were generous”
Words that rhyme with strings
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strings.
Questions about saying strings
How do you pronounce strings?
Say STRINGZ. The American pronunciation is /strɪŋz/. In British English it is /strɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strings?
Strings is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRINGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say strings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strɪŋz/ and the British form is /strɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.