How to pronounce spackle
Say it like SPAK-ul. Spackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAK).
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- SPAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spackle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spackle
American and British speakers say spackle in essentially the same way: /ˈspækəl/ in the US and /ˈspækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAK-ul.
What does spackle mean?
- Any powder (originally containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste, which is used to fill cracks and holes in plaster.
- A plastic paste meant for filling cracks and holes in plaster.
- A paste-like substance that fills a gap.
- To fill or repair with a plastic paste.
- To fill cracks or holes with a spackle.
- To fill gaps with something, as if spackling; to speckle“The neighborhood has been spackled with coffee shops.”
Where does spackle come from?
From Spackle, originally a brand name, perhaps based on German Spachtel which is ultimately from Latin spatula.
Words that rhyme with spackle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spackle.
Questions about saying spackle
How do you pronounce spackle?
Say SPAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspækəl/. In British English it is /ˈspækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spackle?
Spackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAK). Broken into parts: SPAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say spackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspækəl/ and the British form is /ˈspækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.