How to Pronounce Spathe

To pronounce "spathe", say SPATH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /speɪð/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/speɪð/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spathe”

"spathe" has 2 syllables: spath-e. It rhymes with scathe and lathe, if that helps it stick.

What does spathe mean?

noun

  1. A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

Words that rhyme with spathe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scathelatheswathebathesunbathesnathesaithestaithemathenatherathe

Related words

valvesspathspadixbracteolespicabractsquamaspathilla

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spathe"?▾

"Spathe" has 2 syllables: spath · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spathe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spathe" is /speɪð/.

What does "spathe" mean?▾

Spathe: A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

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