The word "Sappington" is spelled with three syllables – /ˈsæpɪŋtən/. The initial sound is /s/, followed by the short "a" sound in "cat" - /æ/. The middle syllable is /pɪŋ/, which contains the "i" sound in "sit" - /ɪ/, and the "ng" sound - /ŋ/. The final syllable has a schwa sound - /ə/, and the /t/ sound. Although the spelling appears complex, using IPA phonetic transcription can help decipher the sounds of the word Sappington.