How to Pronounce Spectacles

To pronounce "spectacles", say SPECT-acl-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈspɛktəkl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spectacles”

"spectacles" has 3 syllables: spect-acl-es.

What does spectacles mean?

noun

  1. Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

    “I couldn't decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair.”

  2. Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.

    “Spouses should make a great pair.”

noun

  1. An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

    “The horse race was a thrilling spectacle.”

  2. An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

    “He made a spectacle out of himself.”

noun

  1. A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

Synonyms

pair of spectaclesspectaclespageantshoweyeglassesglassesspecspair of eyeglassespair of glassespair of specs

Related words

eyeglassesspecsglassesgoggleseyewearsunglassesshadesbifocals

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spectacles"?▾

"Spectacles" has 3 syllables: spect · acl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "spectacles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spectacles" is /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/.

What does "spectacles" mean?▾

Spectacles: Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

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