How to Pronounce Spaniel

To pronounce "spaniel", say SPAN-iel — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspænjəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspænjəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spaniel”

"spaniel" has 2 syllables: span-iel. It rhymes with daniel and granule, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spaniol — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spaniel mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.
  2. A cringing, fawning person.

verb

  1. To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.

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Words that rhyme with spaniel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

danielgranulefanueilmcdanielnathanielspaniol

Related words

cockerspaynelspannelspringerpointerpibble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spaniel"?▾

"Spaniel" has 2 syllables: span · iel.

What is the IPA transcription of "spaniel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spaniel" is /ˈspænjəl/.

What does "spaniel" mean?▾

Spaniel: Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

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