How to pronounce spyglass
Say it like SPY-glas. Spyglass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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US American/ˈspaɪˌɡlæs/SPY-glas
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- SPY
- glas
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spyglass 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.
- glasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does spyglass mean?
noun
- A small portable telescope.
- A pair of binoculars.
Where does spyglass come from?
From spy + glass.
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Words that rhyme with spyglass
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Questions about saying spyglass
How do you pronounce spyglass?
Say SPY-glas. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪˌɡlæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spyglass?
Spyglass has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · glas.