How to Pronounce "sprinkle on"
expression
ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SPRING-kuhl-AHN or SPRING-kuhl-AWN
spɹˈɪŋkəl/ /ˈɒn
spring-KUHL-on
Definition
To lightly scatter small amounts of something, like salt or sugar, over the surface of another thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
spɹˈɪŋkəl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING-kuhl-AHN or SPRING-kuhl-AWN
UK
spring-KUHL-on
Listen in Context
Please sprinkle on some salt before serving.
You can sprinkle on some sugar if you like it sweet.
She loves to sprinkle on cheese over her pasta.
Just sprinkle on some herbs to make it look fresh.