How to Pronounce Spoilt

To pronounce "spoilt", say SPOILT — one syllable, IPA /spɔɪlt/. 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

/spɔɪlt/

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What does spoilt 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. Having lost its original value
  2. Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

Synonyms

coddleindulgemollycoddlepamperdamagedestroyruin

Antonyms

eatableediblefreshgoodunspoilt

Related words

destroyedblightedstaleill-naturedbaddamagedlostcorrupted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoilt"?▾

"Spoilt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoilt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoilt" is /spɔɪlt/.

What does "spoilt" mean?▾

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

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