How to Pronounce Sting

To pronounce "sting", say STING — one syllable, IPA /stɪŋ/. 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

/stɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sting”

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

What does sting mean?

noun

  1. A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
  2. A bite by an insect.

Synonyms

stinger

Words that rhyme with sting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringwringspringflingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwingbring

Related words

bitetwingeprickpangburnhustlebunkogyp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sting"?▾

"Sting" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sting" is /stɪŋ/.

What does "sting" mean?▾

Sting: A bump left on the skin after having been stung.

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