How to pronounce spatula
Say it like SPACH-uul-uh. Spatula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPACH).
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- SPACH
- uul
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spatula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spatula
American and British speakers say spatula in essentially the same way: /ˈspæˌtʃʊlə/ in the US and /ˈspæˌtʃʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPACH-uul-uh.
What does spatula mean?
- A kitchen utensil consisting of a flat surface attached to a long handle, used for turning, lifting, or stirring food.
- A kitchen utensil consisting of a flexible surface attached to a long handle, used for scraping the sides of bowls.
- A palette knife.
- To lift with or as if with a spatula.
- To strike with a spatula.
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Questions about saying spatula
How do you pronounce spatula?
Say SPACH-uul-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæˌtʃʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈspæˌtʃʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spatula?
Spatula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPACH). Broken into parts: SPACH · uul · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say spatula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæˌtʃʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈspæˌtʃʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.