How to Pronounce Spry

To pronounce "spry", say SPRY — one syllable, IPA /spɹaɪ/. 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

/spɹaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spry”

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

What does spry mean?

adjective

  1. Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.
  2. Vigorous; lively; cheerful.

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Words that rhyme with spry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

nimbleagilequickactiveenergetickeenchipperbright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spry"?▾

"Spry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spry" is /spɹaɪ/.

What does "spry" mean?▾

Spry: Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.

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