How to pronounce stringy
Say it like STRING-ee. Stringy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRING).
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- STRING
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stringy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stringy
American and British speakers say stringy in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪŋi/ in the US and /ˈstrɪŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRING-ee.
What does stringy mean?
- Composed of, or resembling, string or strings.
- Tough to the bite, as containing too much sinew or string tissue.“The meat was quite stringy.”
- Wiry, lean, scrawny.
Where does stringy come from?
From string + -y.
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Words that rhyme with stringy
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Questions about saying stringy
How do you pronounce stringy?
Say STRING-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪŋi/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stringy?
Stringy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRING). Broken into parts: STRING · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say stringy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪŋi/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.