How to Pronounce "sting"
word
/ˈstɪŋ/
sting
/stˈɪŋ/
sting
Definition
To sting is to cause a sharp sudden pain, like when an insect uses its needle-like part to hurt you. It can also describe a burning feeling on the skin or the emotional pain caused by cruel words or rejection.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɪŋ/
British English
/stˈɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sting
UK
sting
Listen in Context
A bee stung my arm in the garden.
My eyes sting when I cut onions.
Her words really stung.
This cut still stings when I wash my hands.