How to Pronounce "sprinkler"
word
ˈspɹɪŋkəɫɝ/, /ˈspɹɪŋkɫɝ
SPRING-klur
spɹˈɪŋklɐ
SPRING-kluh
Definition
A sprinkler is a device used to spray water, usually for watering plants or grass, or for fire protection in buildings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋkəɫɝ/, /ˈspɹɪŋkɫɝ
British English
spɹˈɪŋklɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING-klur
UK
SPRING-kluh
Listen in Context
Please turn off the sprinkler when the lawn is wet.
The garden sprinkler broke yesterday.
Fire sprinklers protect the building from fires.
I got soaked when the sprinkler turned on unexpectedly.