How to Pronounce Spies

To pronounce "spies", say SPIES — one syllable, IPA /spaɪz/. 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

/spaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spies”

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

What does spies mean?

noun

  1. A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

verb

  1. To act as a spy.

    “During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon.”

  2. To spot; to catch sight of.

    “I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here.”

Synonyms

intelligencer

Words that rhyme with spies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

agentsinfiltratorsmolesoperativesspooksinformersinformantslookouts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spies"?▾

"Spies" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spies" is /spaɪz/.

What does "spies" mean?▾

Spies: A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

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