How to pronounce speckle
Say it like SPEK-ul. Speckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speckle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of speckle
American and British speakers say speckle in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛkəl/ in the US and /ˈspɛkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEK-ul.
What does speckle mean?
- A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
- The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.
- Kind; sort.
- To mark with speckles.
Where does speckle come from?
The noun is from Middle Dutch spekkel; the verb was later coined from the noun, in the late 16th century.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with speckle
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Questions about saying speckle
How do you pronounce speckle?
Say SPEK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛkəl/. In British English it is /ˈspɛkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speckle?
Speckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say speckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛkəl/ and the British form is /ˈspɛkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.