How to Pronounce Spinster

To pronounce "spinster", say SPINST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspɪnstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspɪnstə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spinster”

"spinster" has 2 syllables: spinst-er. It rhymes with finster and buckminster, if that helps it stick.

What does spinster mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
  2. One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spin master.

Synonyms

old maid

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Words that rhyme with spinster

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finsterbuckminsteredminsterleominsterminsterwarminsterwestminster

Related words

spinnerdaughtergirlspinspinstershipspinsterdomsingster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spinster"?▾

"Spinster" has 2 syllables: spinst · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "spinster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spinster" is /ˈspɪnstə/.

What does "spinster" mean?▾

Spinster: (sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

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