How Do You Spell SPRINKLE?

Pronunciation: [spɹˈɪŋkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "sprinkle" is spelled as /sprɪŋkəl/. The first part of the word, "spr", is pronounced as /spr/, with the "s" and "p" sounds blending smoothly together before being followed by the short "i" sound. The second half, "inkle", is pronounced as /ɪŋkəl/, with the "i" sound and "n" sound blending together and followed by the hard "k" sound and the soft "l" sound. This word refers to the act of scattering small drops or particles of something over an object or surface.

SPRINKLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Sprinkle, as a verb, refers to the act of scattering, distributing, or dispersing small drops, particles, or objects over a surface or area. It is typically done in a haphazard or random way. This can involve lightly showering or tossing something onto a specific location or spreading it across a wider space. It is often associated with the action of causing these small drops or particles to fall in a gentle, even, or intermittent manner.

    When used as a noun, sprinkle refers to the small drops, particles, or objects themselves that have been scattered or distributed on a surface. It can also refer to a light rainfall or the act of sprinkling something as a form of decoration or flavor enhancement. As a noun, it can represent a small amount of something or a brief and light occurrence.

    The term sprinkle is commonly applied in various contexts, such as cooking, gardening, and weather. In cooking, it often involves adding a small amount of a condiment, spice, or garnish to enhance the taste or appearance of a dish. Similarly, in gardening, sprinkling refers to the act of evenly distributing water over plants or flowerbeds to maintain or promote growth. As for weather, it captures the gentle and intermittent fall of raindrops or snowflakes. Overall, sprinkle describes the act of dispersing or the scattered result of small drops, particles, or objects in a random or even manner.

  2. • To scatter; to disperse; to scatter a liquid; to cleanse or purify by sprinkling.
    • A small quantity scattered.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SPRINKLE

The word "sprinkle" can be traced back to the Middle English term "sprenkelen", which was derived from the Old English word "sprencan". This Old English word meant "to sprinkle" or "to scatter", and it is believed to have roots in the Proto-Germanic word "sprenganą" meaning "to spring, jump, or burst". Further, this Proto-Germanic word can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "sperg" or "spreg", which conveys the idea of "to strew, sow, scatter". Over time, the word "sprinkle" has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage, referring to the act of scattering or dispersing small droplets or particles over something.

Idioms with the word SPRINKLE

  • sprinkle sth on(to) sm or sth The idiom "sprinkle something on(to) someone or something" means to scatter or disperse small amounts of something onto someone or something, usually in a light and gentle manner.
  • sprinkle sm or sth with sth The idiom "sprinkle something or someone with something" typically refers to the act of adding a small amount of a substance onto something or someone in a random or light manner. It can also be used figuratively to indicate the addition of a small amount of something to enhance or improve it.

Similar spelling words for SPRINKLE

Plural form of SPRINKLE is SPRINKLES

Conjugate verb Sprinkle

CONDITIONAL

I would sprinkle
you would sprinkle
he/she/it would sprinkle
we would sprinkle
they would sprinkle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sprinkling
you would be sprinkling
he/she/it would be sprinkling
we would be sprinkling
they would be sprinkling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sprinkle
you would have sprinkle
he/she/it would have sprinkle
we would have sprinkle
they would have sprinkle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sprinkling
you would have been sprinkling
he/she/it would have been sprinkling
we would have been sprinkling
they would have been sprinkling

FUTURE

I will sprinkle
you will sprinkle
he/she/it will sprinkle
we will sprinkle
they will sprinkle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sprinkling
you will be sprinkling
he/she/it will be sprinkling
we will be sprinkling
they will be sprinkling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sprinkled
you will have sprinkled
he/she/it will have sprinkled
we will have sprinkled
they will have sprinkled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sprinkling
you will have been sprinkling
he/she/it will have been sprinkling
we will have been sprinkling
they will have been sprinkling

IMPERATIVE

you sprinkle
we let´s sprinkle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sprinkle

PAST

I sprinkled
you sprinkled
he/she/it sprinkled
we sprinkled
they sprinkled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sprinkling
you were sprinkling
he/she/it was sprinkling
we were sprinkling
they were sprinkling

PAST PARTICIPLE

sprinkled

PAST PERFECT

I had sprinkled
you had sprinkled
he/she/it had sprinkled
we had sprinkled
they had sprinkled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sprinkling
you had been sprinkling
he/she/it had been sprinkling
we had been sprinkling
they had been sprinkling

PRESENT

I sprinkle
you sprinkle
he/she/it sprinkles
we sprinkle
they sprinkle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sprinkling
you are sprinkling
he/she/it is sprinkling
we are sprinkling
they are sprinkling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sprinkling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sprinkled
you have sprinkled
he/she/it has sprinkled
we have sprinkled
they have sprinkled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sprinkling
you have been sprinkling
he/she/it has been sprinkling
we have been sprinkling
they have been sprinkling
I would have sprinkled
we would have sprinkled
you would have sprinkled
he/she/it would have sprinkled
they would have sprinkled

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