How to Pronounce Springs

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/spɹɪŋz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “springs”

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

What does springs 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”

noun

  1. An act of springing: a leap, a jump.
  2. The season of the year in temperate regions in which plants spring from the ground and into bloom and dormant animals spring to life, variously reckoned as

    “Spring is the time of the year most species reproduce.”

verb

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

Synonyms

impetusimpulsespringtime

Words that rhyme with springs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thingsringswingsflingshamstringsdingsupswingswringsstringsslingsstingsbrings

Related words

outpouringoutflowspringinessspringtimevernalbounceleapjump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "springs"?▾

"Springs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "springs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "springs" is /spɹɪŋz/.

What does "springs" mean?▾

Springs: 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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