How to Pronounce Stint

To pronounce "stint", say STINT — one syllable, IPA /stɪnt/. 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

/stɪnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stint”

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

What does stint mean?

noun

  1. A period of time spent doing or being something; a spell.

    “He had a stint in jail.”

  2. Limit; bound; restraint; extent.

verb

  1. To stop (an action); cease, desist.
  2. To stop speaking or talking (of a subject).

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Words that rhyme with stint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glintminthinttintblueprintimprintsplintprintsprintflintdintfootprint

Related words

stretchscantscrimpskimpstayrestrictsubsistencepass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stint"?▾

"Stint" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stint" is /stɪnt/.

What does "stint" mean?▾

Stint: A period of time spent doing or being something; a spell.

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