How to Pronounce Reels

To pronounce "reels", say REELS — one syllable, IPA /ɹiːlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

reels

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying reels, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

5

Letters

/ɹiːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reels”

"reels" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ideals and reveals, if that helps it stick.

What does reels mean?

noun

  1. A shaky or unsteady gait.
  2. A lively dance originating in Scotland; also, the music of this dance; often called a Scottish (or Scotch) reel.

verb

  1. To wind on a reel.
  2. To spin or revolve repeatedly.

Synonyms

showreel

Words that rhyme with reels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idealsrevealsheelsrealskeelsappealsfeelsstealsbealeswheelsmealsdeals

Related words

lurchstaggerwaggleswagwamblewhirlgyratebobbin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reels"?▾

"Reels" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "reels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reels" is /ɹiːlz/.

What does "reels" mean?▾

Reels: A shaky or unsteady gait.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “reels” in the full dictionary →