How to Pronounce Sapling

To pronounce "sapling", say SAPL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæplɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsæplɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sapling”

"sapling" has 2 syllables: sapl-ing. It rhymes with grappling and appling, if that helps it stick.

What does sapling mean?

noun

  1. A young tree, but bigger than a seedling.
  2. A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.

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Words that rhyme with sapling

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grapplingappling

Related words

seedlingyouthyoungplantsproutspringshootlingwatersprout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sapling"?▾

"Sapling" has 2 syllables: sapl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sapling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sapling" is /ˈsæplɪŋ/.

What does "sapling" mean?▾

Sapling: A young tree, but bigger than a seedling.

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