How to Pronounce Spleen

To pronounce "spleen", say SPLEEN — one syllable, IPA /spliːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/spliːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spleen”

"spleen" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does spleen mean?

noun

  1. In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes.
  2. (except in the set phrase "to vent one's spleen") A bad mood; spitefulness.

verb

  1. To dislike.

Synonyms

lienmilt

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Words that rhyme with spleen

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keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

lienirascibilityliversplenicwombratfoieire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spleen"?▾

"Spleen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spleen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spleen" is /spliːn/.

What does "spleen" mean?▾

Spleen: In vertebrates, including humans, a ductless vascular gland, located in the left upper abdomen near the stomach, which destroys old red blood cells, removes debris from the bloodstream, acts as a reservoir of blood, and produces lymphocytes.

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