How to Pronounce Spinal

To pronounce "spinal", say SPIN-al — 2 syllables, IPA /spaɪnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/spaɪnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spinal”

"spinal" has 2 syllables: spin-al. It rhymes with vinyl and final, if that helps it stick.

What does spinal mean?

noun

  1. A spinal anesthesia.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the spine.
  2. (of a frog, or other experimental animal) Having a pithed brain, but an intact spinal cord.

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Words that rhyme with spinal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vinylfinalvaginalrhinalsemifinalpolyvinylcrinaltrinalvinealclinalsinalvinal

Related words

spinavertebralcerebrospinalvertebratemedullarybonemarrowchiropractic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spinal"?▾

"Spinal" has 2 syllables: spin · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "spinal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spinal" is /spaɪnəl/.

What does "spinal" mean?▾

Spinal: A spinal anesthesia.

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