How to Pronounce "spoils"
word
/ˈspɔɪɫz/
spoylz
/spˈɔɪlz/
spoylz
Definition
Goods or benefits taken by force or won through effort, often used in the phrase 'the spoils of war.' Can also mean valuable things gained from a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɔɪɫz/
British English
/spˈɔɪlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spoylz
UK
spoylz
Listen in Context
The spoils of war were divided among the soldiers.
To the victor go the spoils.
They returned home carrying the spoils of their adventure.
After winning the deal, he showed off the spoils — a corner office and a company car.