How to pronounce "splash"

splash

Sports & Recreation
American
/splæʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

splash

How natives say splash

British
/splæʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

splash

How natives say splash

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a 'sp' sound, bringing lips to a small enclosure.

  • Create a 'l' sound by placing the tongue behind the top teeth.

  • Finish with 'æʃ', relaxing your mouth to an open 'a' and then closing with a 'sh' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • spl-ash (adding extra syllable)

  • sp-lash (separating 'sp')

  • spa-lash (vowel before closing)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sp' sound, pursing lips slightly.

  • Bring the tongue to the roof of the mouth for a clear 'l'.

  • Finish with 'æʃ', maintaining open 'a' and ending with clear 'sh' sound.

common mistakes

  • spl-ash (adding extra syllable)

  • sp-lash (pausing between 'sp')

  • spa-lash (altering vowel sound)

FAQ

How do I position my tongue for 'l'?

Place your tongue tip just behind your top front teeth.

Should 'a' be long or short?

It should be a short, open sound.

Is the 'sh' sound soft or hard?

It is a soft sound, like in 'shoe'.

Definition

splash

A sound or small wave created by something falling into water.

Word Family

splatter

/ˈsplætər/

verb

To scatter in drops or small splashes.

Example: Paint splattered everywhere.

spray

/spreɪ/

verb

To scatter liquid in fine droplets.

Example: I sprayed water on the plants.

spill

/spɪl/

verb

To cause or allow liquid to flow over.

Example: Don't spill the milk.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Splash uses 'spla' whereas splatter has 'splæt' with an extra schwa.

Spray has a long 'eɪ' sound unlike splash's 'æ'.

Spill has a 'ɪ' sound and ends with 'll' not 'sh'.

Pro Tips

Practice with Pairs

Pair 'splash' with similar words like 'flash' and 'crash' to practice the 'ash' ending.

Remember the Single Syllable

Keep in mind that 'splash' is only one syllable, which helps avoid common mistakes.

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/bɔl/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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