How to Pronounce "spies"

word

/ˈspaɪz/

spyz

/spˈaɪz/

spyz

Definition

People who secretly collect information about another country, organization, or person, usually for a government or military. Also used more generally for anyone who secretly watches or investigates others.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈspaɪz/

British English

/spˈaɪz/

Simplified Pronunciation

spyz

Listen in Context

The movie is about two spies working in enemy territory.

Many spies gather information using secret devices.

The police caught three spies last night.

During the Cold War, both sides sent out countless spies.