How to pronounce spinel
Say it like spih-NEL. Spinel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEL).
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- spih
- NEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spinel
American and British speakers say spinel in essentially the same way: /spɪˈnɛl/ in the US and /spɪˈnɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: spih-NEL.
What does spinel mean?
- Any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium and are used as gemstones of various colors.
- Any crystalline material, not necessarily an oxide, that possesses the same crystal structure as this mineral.
Where does spinel come from?
French spinelle, perhaps from Latin spina (“a thorn, a prickle”), in allusion to its pointed crystals.
Words that rhyme with spinel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spinel.
Questions about saying spinel
How do you pronounce spinel?
Say spih-NEL. The American pronunciation is /spɪˈnɛl/. In British English it is /spɪˈnɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinel?
Spinel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEL). Broken into parts: spih · NEL.
Do Americans and Brits say spinel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɪˈnɛl/ and the British form is /spɪˈnɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.