How to pronounce spoiler
Say it like SPOY-ler. Spoiler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOY).
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- SPOY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoiler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spoiler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPOY-luh.
What does spoiler mean?
- a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
- someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
- someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence
Where does spoiler come from?
From spoil + -er.
Words that rhyme with spoiler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spoiler.
Questions about saying spoiler
How do you pronounce spoiler?
Say SPOY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɔɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoiler?
Spoiler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOY). Broken into parts: SPOY · ler.
Is spoiler 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 /ˈspɔɪlə/ (SPOY-luh).