How to pronounce espial
Say it like ih-SPY-ul. Espial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- ih
- SPY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of espial
American and British speakers say espial in essentially the same way: /ɪˈspaɪəl/ in the US and /ɪˈspaɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SPY-ul.
What does espial mean?
- An act of noticing or observing.
- The fact of noticing or observing; a discovery.
Where does espial come from?
From Middle English espiaille, from Old French espier (“to watch”).
Words that rhyme with espial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of espial.
Questions about saying espial
How do you pronounce espial?
Say ih-SPY-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈspaɪəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈspaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espial?
Espial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: ih · SPY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say espial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈspaɪəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈspaɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.