How to pronounce spinster
Say it like SPINS-ter. Spinster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPINS).
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- SPINS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spinster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPINS-tuh.
What does spinster mean?
- One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spinmeister.
Where does spinster come from?
From Middle English spynnestere (“woman who spins fiber”), from c.
Words that rhyme with spinster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spinster.
Questions about saying spinster
How do you pronounce spinster?
Say SPINS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinster?
Spinster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPINS). Broken into parts: SPINS · ter.
Is spinster 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 /ˈspɪnstə/ (SPINS-tuh).