How to pronounce spielfreak
Say it like SHPEEL-freek. Spielfreak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHPEEL).
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- SHPEEL
- freek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spielfreak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHPEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- freekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spielfreak
American and British speakers say spielfreak in essentially the same way: /ˈʃpilˌfrik/ in the US and /ˈʃpiːlˌfriːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHPEEL-freek.
What does spielfreak mean?
- A fan of German games.
Where does spielfreak come from?
From German Spielfreak, from Spiel (“game”) + Freak (“freak, enthusiast”).
Questions about saying spielfreak
How do you pronounce spielfreak?
Say SHPEEL-freek. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃpilˌfrik/. In British English it is /ˈʃpiːlˌfriːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spielfreak?
Spielfreak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHPEEL). Broken into parts: SHPEEL · freek.
Do Americans and Brits say spielfreak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃpilˌfrik/ and the British form is /ˈʃpiːlˌfriːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.