How to Pronounce Spile

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/spaɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spile”

"spile" has 2 syllables: spil-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does spile mean?

noun

  1. A splinter.
  2. A spigot or plug used to stop the hole in a barrel or cask.

verb

  1. To plug (a hole) with a spile.
  2. To draw off (a liquid) using a spile.

Words that rhyme with spile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

stiltpilepilingbungspelkspellspelderspeld

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spile"?▾

"Spile" has 2 syllables: spil · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spile" is /spaɪl/.

What does "spile" mean?▾

Spile: A splinter.

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