How to pronounce reels
Say it like REELZ. Reels is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reels
American and British speakers say reels in essentially the same way: /rilz/ in the US and /riːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REELZ.
What does reels mean?
- plural of reel How to pronounce reel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reel How to pronounce reel
Questions about saying reels
How do you pronounce reels?
Say REELZ. The American pronunciation is /rilz/. In British English it is /riːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reels?
Reels is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rilz/ and the British form is /riːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.