How to pronounce bonspiel
Say it like BON-speel. Bonspiel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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- BON
- speel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonspiel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- speelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bonspiel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-speel.
What does bonspiel mean?
- A tournament in the sport of curling.
Where does bonspiel come from?
Borrowed from Scots bonspiel, from Middle Scots bonspele, possibly from Dutch bond (“league”) + spel (“game”).
Questions about saying bonspiel
How do you pronounce bonspiel?
Say BON-speel. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnspil/. In British English it is /ˈbɒnspiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonspiel?
Bonspiel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · speel.
Is bonspiel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒnspiːl/ (BON-speel).