How to pronounce spiller
Say it like SPIL-er. Spiller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL).
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- SPIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spiller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPIL-uh.
What does spiller mean?
- One who spills.
- A party who is liable for spillage, particularly of oil or waste, in a body of water.
- A square chamber that serves as the section of an industrial fishing net from which captured fish can easily be moved to a fishing boat.
Where does spiller come from?
From Middle English spiller, from spill + -er.
Words that rhyme with spiller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiller.
Questions about saying spiller
How do you pronounce spiller?
Say SPIL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiller?
Spiller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIL). Broken into parts: SPIL · er.
Is spiller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɪlə/ (SPIL-uh).