How to Pronounce "spring into action"
expression
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈækʃən
SPRING in-TOO AK-shuhn
spɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈækʃən
spring in-TOO AK-shuhn
Definition
To suddenly start doing something quickly and energetically, often in response to a need or emergency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈækʃən
British English
spɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING in-TOO AK-shuhn
UK
spring in-TOO AK-shuhn
Listen in Context
When the alarm rang, the firefighters sprang into action.
The team sprang into action to finish the project on time.
As soon as she heard the baby cry, she sprang into action.
The coach shouted instructions and everyone sprang into action immediately.