How to Pronounce Springing

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “springing”

"springing" has 2 syllables: spring-ing. It rhymes with ringing and bringing, if that helps it stick.

What does springing mean?

verb

  1. To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

    “to sprain one's ankle”

verb

  1. To burst forth.
  2. (of beards) To grow.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to spring.
  2. A set of springs in a vehicle, etc.

Words that rhyme with springing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringingbringingswingingupbringingstingingclingingmudslingingflingingsingingslingingstringingwringing

Related words

movingleapingemergingmeadsboundinghoppingbouncingvaulting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "springing"?▾

"Springing" has 2 syllables: spring · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "springing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "springing" is /ˈspɹɪŋɪŋ/.

What does "springing" mean?▾

Springing: To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

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