How Do You Spell SPRINKLED?

Pronunciation: [spɹˈɪŋkə͡ld] (IPA)

The word "sprinkled" is spelled as s-p-r-i-n-k-l-e-d. The phonetic transcription of this word in IPA is /ˈsprɪŋkəld/. The first syllable /sprɪŋ/ contains a voiced dental fricative /ð/ followed by a nasal consonant /n/. The second syllable /kəl/ consists of a velar stop /k/, a schwa vowel /ə/, and a liquid consonant /l/. "Sprinkled" is the past tense form of the verb "sprinkle," which means to scatter or to sprinkle something in small drops or particles.

SPRINKLED Meaning and Definition

1. Sprinkled is the past participle form of the verb "sprinkle." It is often used to describe the action of scattering or dispersing small droplets or particles over an object, surface, or area.

   The term "sprinkle" itself refers to the act of distributing something in a fine or gentle manner, usually by allowing droplets or particles to fall or be dispersed lightly and randomly. These droplets or particles could be liquid, such as water or a solution, or they could be solid, in the form of tiny grains, seeds, or other substances.

   When something is described as sprinkled, it means that it has been subject to this action or process of sprinkling. For example, if a baker says that a dessert has been sprinkled with powdered sugar, they mean that they have scattered a light dusting of powdered sugar over the top of the dessert.

   The term "sprinkled" can be used in various contexts, including culinary, gardening, and decoration. It often implies a gentle and even distribution of a substance, resulting in a pleasing and uniform effect. Whether it is sprinkling salt on food, sprinkling water on plants, or sprinkling glitter on a craft project, the action of sprinkling adds a delicate touch or a decorative element to an object or area.

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Etymology of SPRINKLED

The word "sprinkled" is derived from the verb "sprinkle", which originated from the Middle English word "sprenklen" or "sprenkelen". This Middle English word can be traced back to the Old English word "sprencan", meaning "to scatter". The Old English word itself is influenced by the Middle Low German word "sprenkelen" and the Dutch word "sprenkelen". Ultimately, the root of the word "sprinkle" can be tied back to the Proto-Germanic word "sprenganą", which also means "to sprinkle" or "to scatter".

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Conjugate verb Sprinkled

CONDITIONAL

I would sprinkle

we would sprinkle

you would sprinkle

he/she/it would sprinkle

they would sprinkle

FUTURE

I will sprinkle

we will sprinkle

you will sprinkle

he/she/it will sprinkle

they will sprinkle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sprinkled

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PAST

I sprinkled

we sprinkled

you sprinkled

he/she/it sprinkled

they sprinkled

PAST PERFECT

I had sprinkled

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PRESENT

I sprinkle

we sprinkle

you sprinkle

he/she/it sprinkles

they sprinkle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sprinkled

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you have sprinkled

he/she/it has sprinkled

they have sprinkled

I am sprinkling

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