How to pronounce spiel
Say it like SPEEL. Spiel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spiel
American and British speakers say spiel in essentially the same way: /spil/ in the US and /spiːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEEL.
What does spiel mean?
- A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
- An early form of rap music.
- A curling tournament.
- To talk at length.
- To give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
Where does spiel come from?
Cognate with Old English spilian (“to revel, play”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with spiel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiel.
Questions about saying spiel
How do you pronounce spiel?
Say SPEEL. The American pronunciation is /spil/. In British English it is /spiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiel?
Spiel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say spiel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spil/ and the British form is /spiːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.