How to Pronounce "splinter"

word

/ˈspɫɪntɝ/

SPLIN-ter

/splˈɪntɐ/

SPLIN-tuh

Definition

A thin, sharp piece of something that has broken off from a larger object, usually wood, glass, or metal. Also refers to a small group breaking away from a larger group.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈspɫɪntɝ/

British English

/splˈɪntɐ/

Simplified Pronunciation

SPLIN-ter

SPLIN-tuh

Listen in Context

I have a splinter in my finger.

She removed the splinter with tweezers.

Be careful, the wood might give you a splinter.

He didn't notice the splinter until it started to hurt.