How to pronounce speckled
Say it like SPEK-uld. Speckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK).
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- SPEK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speckled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of speckled
American and British speakers say speckled in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛkəld/ in the US and /ˈspɛkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEK-uld.
What does speckled mean?
- Marked with dots or spots, spotted.“The bird's eggs were speckled as camouflage.”
- Sporadically and irregularly marked.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with speckled
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Questions about saying speckled
How do you pronounce speckled?
Say SPEK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛkəld/. In British English it is /ˈspɛkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speckled?
Speckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEK). Broken into parts: SPEK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say speckled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛkəld/ and the British form is /ˈspɛkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.