How to Pronounce "splintering"
word
ˈspɫɪntɝɪŋ
SPLIN-ter-ing
splˈɪntəɹɪŋ
SPLIN-tuh-ring
Definition
Breaking or separating into small, sharp pieces; can also refer to a group dividing into smaller parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɫɪntɝɪŋ
British English
splˈɪntəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPLIN-ter-ing
UK
SPLIN-tuh-ring
Listen in Context
The old chair is splintering at the legs.
The glass bottle fell and started splintering everywhere.
Our team is splintering into smaller groups.
The wood started splintering as we hammered the nails in.