How to Pronounce Spoiled

To pronounce "spoiled", say SPOIL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /spɔɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/spɔɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spoiled”

"spoiled" has 2 syllables: spoil-ed. It rhymes with soiled and roiled, if that helps it stick.

What does spoiled mean?

verb

  1. To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.
  2. To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil.

adjective

  1. Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
  2. (of a person, usually a child) Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

Synonyms

coddleindulgemollycoddlepamperdamagedestroyruin

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Words that rhyme with spoiled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soiledroiledcoiledfoiledrecoiledtoiledembroiledunspoiledboiledoiledbroileduncoiled

Related words

staleill-naturedsoftbadcoddledpamperedrottendilapidated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoiled"?▾

"Spoiled" has 2 syllables: spoil · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoiled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoiled" is /spɔɪld/.

What does "spoiled" mean?▾

Spoiled: To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

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