How to Pronounce Spindles

To pronounce "spindles", say SPINDL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɪndəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

spindles

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying spindles, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspɪndəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spindles”

"spindles" has 2 syllables: spindl-es. It rhymes with trundles and bundles, if that helps it stick.

What does spindles mean?

noun

  1. (spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
  2. A rod which turns, or on which something turns.

    “the spindle of a vane”

Synonyms

spindle tree

Hear “spindles” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with spindles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trundlesbundleskindlesbrindles

Related words

mandrelarbormandrilareasaxesaxlescornerstoneshubs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spindles"?▾

"Spindles" has 2 syllables: spindl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "spindles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spindles" is /ˈspɪndəlz/.

What does "spindles" mean?▾

Spindles: (spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding natural fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “spindles” in the full dictionary →