How to Pronounce Spells

To pronounce "spells", say SPELLS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

SPELLS

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💡 Tip for remembering “spells”

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

What does spells mean?

noun

  1. Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

    “He cast a spell to cure warts.”

  2. A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.

    “under a spell”

verb

  1. To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

verb

  1. To read (something) as though letter by letter; to peruse slowly or with effort.
  2. (sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word.

Synonyms

cantripincantationcompriseforebodemeansignifyrelieve

Words that rhyme with spells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsswellsyellsbombshellspropelsknells

Related words

charmenchantmentpiecewritewhiletranceimporttour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spells"?▾

"Spells" has one syllable.

What does "spells" mean?▾

Spells: Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

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