How to Pronounce Splint

To pronounce "splint", say SPLINT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “splint”

"splint" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glint and mint, if that helps it stick.

What does splint mean?

noun

  1. An inferior kind of cannel coal from Scottish collieries, having a slaty structure.

noun

  1. A narrow strip of wood split or peeled from a larger piece.
  2. A dental device applied consequent to undergoing orthodontia.

verb

  1. To apply a splint to; to fasten with splints.
  2. To support one's abdomen with hands or a pillow before attempting to cough.

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Words that rhyme with splint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glintminthinttintblueprintimprintprintsprintflintdintstintfootprint

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splint"?▾

"Splint" has one syllable.

What does "splint" mean?▾

Splint: An inferior kind of cannel coal from Scottish collieries, having a slaty structure.

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