How to Pronounce Speckle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspɛkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speckle”

"speckle" has 2 syllables: speckl-e. It rhymes with shekel and heckle, if that helps it stick.

What does speckle mean?

noun

  1. A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.
  2. The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface.

verb

  1. To mark with speckles.

Words that rhyme with speckle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shekelhecklesecleecclefrecklekeckledeklesheqelecklbaechleeckelheckel

Related words

bespeckledapplefleckmaculationspotstipplepatchinterferometry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speckle"?▾

"Speckle" has 2 syllables: speckl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "speckle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speckle" is /ˈspɛkəl/.

What does "speckle" mean?▾

Speckle: A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage.

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