How to Pronounce Sprinkler

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspɹiŋklɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sprinkler”

"sprinkler" has 2 syllables: sprinkl-er. It rhymes with tinkler and winkler, if that helps it stick.

What does sprinkler mean?

noun

  1. Anything that sprinkles.
  2. An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.

Words that rhyme with sprinkler

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tinklerwinklermincklerfinklerminklersinkler

Related words

sprayingspraywettingwateringfireirrigationpendentshotgun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprinkler"?▾

"Sprinkler" has 2 syllables: sprinkl · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sprinkler"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sprinkler" is /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/.

What does "sprinkler" mean?▾

Sprinkler: Anything that sprinkles.

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