How to Pronounce Spools

To pronounce "spools", say SPOOLS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SPOOLS

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💡 Tip for remembering “spools”

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

What does spools 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).

noun

  1. A small swimming pool that can be used also as a spa.

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Words that rhyme with spools

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gulesjewelsfoolspoolsstoolsghoulsoverrulesridiculestoolsmulesmoleculesjoules

Related words

bobbinreelbobbinscoilsreelstapesdacrontubes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spools"?▾

"Spools" has one syllable.

What does "spools" mean?▾

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

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