How to pronounce spathe
Say it like SPAYTH. Spathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPAYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spathe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of spathe
American and British speakers say spathe in essentially the same way: /speɪð/ in the US and /speɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAYTH.
What does spathe mean?
- A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.
Words that rhyme with spathe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spathe.
Questions about saying spathe
How do you pronounce spathe?
Say SPAYTH. The American pronunciation is /speɪð/. In British English it is /speɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spathe?
Spathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPAYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say spathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /speɪð/ and the British form is /speɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.