TalkCo
How to pronounce string
Say it like this: /stɹɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does string mean?
nounA long, thin and flexible structure made from threads twisted together.
“I need three strings to complete the project.”
Control; influence.
“I always know what position he'll take because the Chairwoman of the Board has her string on him.”
The conditions and limitations in a contract collectively.
“no strings attached”
verbTo put (items) on a string.
“You can string these beads on to this cord to make a colorful necklace.”
To put strings on (something).
“It is difficult to string a tennis racket properly.”
To form into a string or strings, as a substance which is stretched, or people who are moving along, etc.
Practise saying string out loud with your AI English tutor, or look up any other word.
Look up more wordsOther words to practise
Pronunciations and meanings from Wiktionary via kaikki.org, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Recordings by Wikimedia Commons contributors. This page is shared under the same license.