How to Pronounce Sprig

To pronounce "sprig", say SPRIG — one syllable, IPA /spɹɪɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/spɹɪɡ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sprig”

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

What does sprig mean?

noun

  1. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.

    “a sprig of laurel or of parsley”

  2. An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.

verb

  1. To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.

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Words that rhyme with sprig

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snugsmugslugbugplugjugtugmughughumbugfirebugdrug

Related words

branchlettwigparsleysprayshootlingspringspurwatersprout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprig"?▾

"Sprig" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sprig"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sprig" is /spɹɪɡ/.

What does "sprig" mean?▾

Sprig: A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.

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