How to Pronounce Spout

To pronounce "spout", say SPOUT — one syllable, IPA /spaʊt/. 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

/spaʊt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “spout”

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

What does spout mean?

noun

  1. A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is poured or discharged.

    “I dropped my china teapot, and its spout broke.”

  2. A stream of liquid.

verb

  1. To gush forth in a jet or stream

    “Water spouts from a hole.”

  2. To eject water or liquid in a jet.

    “The whale spouted.”

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Words that rhyme with spout

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtpoutgloutcloutscoutshoutabout

Related words

gushspurtspirtravejabberrantnozzlejet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spout"?▾

"Spout" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spout"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spout" is /spaʊt/.

What does "spout" mean?▾

Spout: A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is poured or discharged.

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