How to Pronounce Sprint

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

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Accent

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Syllable

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Letters

/spɹɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sprint”

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

What does sprint mean?

noun

  1. A short race at top speed.
  2. A burst of speed or activity.

verb

  1. To run, cycle, etc. at top speed for a short period,

Words that rhyme with sprint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glintminthinttintblueprintimprintsplintprintflintdintstintfootprint

Related words

dashrunspeedspurtall-outracefurlongvelocity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprint"?▾

"Sprint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sprint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sprint" is /spɹɪnt/.

What does "sprint" mean?▾

Sprint: A short race at top speed.

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