sting

/stɪŋ/

Syllables sting

Stress STING

Phonics Breakdown

st

/st/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short vowel

ng

/ŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

to pierce or hurt with a sharp point; a sharp pain

Sound Reference

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st=/st/(stop) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ng=/ŋ/(sing)

Example

A bee can sting if you touch it.