How to Pronounce Stings

To pronounce "stings", say STINGS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “stings”

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

What does stings mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

    “Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.”

  2. (of an insect) To bite.

Synonyms

stinger

Words that rhyme with stings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thingsringswingsflingsspringshamstringsdingsupswingswringsstringsslingsbrings

Related words

bitetwingeprickpangburnhustlebunkogyp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stings"?▾

"Stings" has one syllable.

What does "stings" mean?▾

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

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