How to Pronounce "spring to attention"
expression
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
SPRING tuh uh-TEN-shun
spɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
spring too uh-TEN-shun
Definition
To suddenly stand up straight and alert, especially as a reaction to a command or surprise. Commonly used in military contexts but also in general situations to show instant readiness or attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
British English
spɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPRING tuh uh-TEN-shun
UK
spring too uh-TEN-shun
Listen in Context
The soldiers spring to attention when the officer enters.
Whenever she hears her name, she springs to attention.
When Dad calls, the dog springs to attention.
I sprang to attention when I heard something crash in the kitchen.