How to Pronounce "spires"
word
ˈspaɪɹz
SPYERZ
spˈaɪəz
SPY-uhz
Definition
Tall, pointed structures on top of buildings, especially churches or temples. 'Spires' refers to more than one spire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪɹz
British English
spˈaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPYERZ
UK
SPY-uhz
Listen in Context
The church has three spires.
The city's spires could be seen from far away.
Many old cathedrals have tall spires.
You can spot the spires of the cathedral over the rooftops.