How to Pronounce Spool

To pronounce "spool", say SPOOL — one syllable, IPA /spuːl/. 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

/spuːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spool”

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

What does spool mean?

noun

  1. A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.
  2. A temporary storage area for electronic mail, etc.

verb

  1. To wind on a spool or spools.
  2. To send files to a device or a program (a spooler or a daemon that puts them in a queue for processing at a later time).

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Words that rhyme with spool

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolvestibuletoolridiculefoolrulecruelminusculejewelpooldualschool

Related words

bobbinreelrollerwindingcoilscrollrollfilm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spool"?▾

"Spool" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spool"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spool" is /spuːl/.

What does "spool" mean?▾

Spool: A reel; a device around which thread, wire or cable is wound, especially a cylinder or spindle.

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