How to Pronounce Spiracle

To pronounce "spiracle", say SPIR-acl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspɪɹəkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspɪɹəkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spiracle”

"spiracle" has 3 syllables: spir-acl-e. It rhymes with empirical and satirical, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spiricle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spiracle mean?

noun

  1. A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.
  2. The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.

Words that rhyme with spiracle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

empiricalsatiricalspiriclelyricalmiracle

Related words

metathoracicprothoracicspiraculumporocalyxpneumostomeostiumapopylechone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spiracle"?▾

"Spiracle" has 3 syllables: spir · acl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spiracle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spiracle" is /ˈspɪɹəkəl/.

What does "spiracle" mean?▾

Spiracle: A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.

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