How to Pronounce "spiraled"
word
ˈspaɪɹəɫd
SPY-ruhld
spˈaɪəɹəld
SPY-uh-ruhd
Definition
Moved in a circular, curving path that rises or falls around a center point. Also used to describe something that quickly gets worse or increases without control, such as prices or emotions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪɹəɫd
British English
spˈaɪəɹəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-ruhld
UK
SPY-uh-ruhd
Listen in Context
The bird spiraled down from the sky.
Her mood spiraled after the bad news.
Prices spiraled during the crisis.
The situation quickly spiraled out of control.