How to Pronounce Sprinkle

To pronounce "sprinkle", say SPRINKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈspɹɪŋkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sprinkle”

"sprinkle" has 2 syllables: sprinkl-e. It rhymes with twinkle and tinkle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sprinkel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sprinkle mean?

noun

A light covering with a sprinkled substance.
“He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter.”
A light rain shower.

verb

To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
“The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes.”
To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
“The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar.”

Synonyms

sprinkling

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Words that rhyme with sprinkle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twinkle tinkle wrinkle kinkle bullwinkle kinkel garfinkle bulwinkle dinkel finckle finkel finkle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprinkle"?▾

"Sprinkle" has 2 syllables: sprinkl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sprinkle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sprinkle" is /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/.

What does "sprinkle" mean?▾

Sprinkle: A light covering with a sprinkled substance.

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