How to pronounce spiracle
Say it like SPEE-ruh-kul. Spiracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- ruh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiracle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spiracle
American and British speakers say spiracle in essentially the same way: /ˈspirəkəl/ in the US and /ˈspiːrəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-ruh-kul.
What does spiracle mean?
- A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
- The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.
- Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.
Where does spiracle come from?
From Latin spiraculum, from spirare (“to breathe”).
Questions about saying spiracle
How do you pronounce spiracle?
Say SPEE-ruh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspirəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈspiːrəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiracle?
Spiracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · ruh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say spiracle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspirəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈspiːrəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.