How to pronounce spaniel
Say it like SPAN-yul. Spaniel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAN).
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- SPAN
- yul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spaniel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spaniel
American and British speakers say spaniel in essentially the same way: /ˈspænjəl/ in the US and /ˈspænjəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAN-yul.
What does spaniel mean?
- Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.
- A cringing, fawning person.
- To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.
Where does spaniel come from?
From Middle English spaynol, from Old French espaigneul (modern French épagneul), from Old Occitan espaignol, from Vulgar Latin *Hispāniolus (“Spanish”), from Hispānia (“Spain”).
Questions about saying spaniel
How do you pronounce spaniel?
Say SPAN-yul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspænjəl/. In British English it is /ˈspænjəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spaniel?
Spaniel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAN). Broken into parts: SPAN · yul.
Do Americans and Brits say spaniel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspænjəl/ and the British form is /ˈspænjəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.