How to pronounce spiry
Say it like SPY-ree. Spiry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spiry
American and British speakers say spiry in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪri/ in the US and /ˈspaɪri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-ree.
What does spiry mean?
- Like or resembling a spire.
- Abounding in spires.
- Of a spiral form; wreathed; curled; serpentine.
Where does spiry come from?
From spire + -y.
Words that rhyme with spiry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiry.
Questions about saying spiry
How do you pronounce spiry?
Say SPY-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪri/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiry?
Spiry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say spiry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪri/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.