How to Pronounce "sprain your ankle"
expression
ˈspɹeɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæŋkəɫ
SPRAYN yor ANG-kuhl
spɹˈeɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈæŋkəl
sprayn yaw ANG-kuhl
Definition
To twist your ankle in a way that stretches or tears the ligaments, usually causing pain and swelling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹeɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈæŋkəɫ
British English
spɹˈeɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈæŋkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRAYN yor ANG-kuhl
UK
sprayn yaw ANG-kuhl
Listen in Context
Be careful not to sprain your ankle when running.
She sprained her ankle playing basketball.
If you sprain your ankle, put ice on it right away.
I can't believe I sprained my ankle just walking down the stairs.