How to Pronounce "spyglass"
word
ˈspaɪˌɡɫæs
SPY-glas
spˈaɪɡlɑːs
SPY-glas
Definition
A spyglass is a small, handheld telescope used to see distant objects more clearly, often used by sailors or explorers in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪˌɡɫæs
British English
spˈaɪɡlɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPY-glas
UK
SPY-glas
Listen in Context
The sailor used a spyglass to look for land.
He looked through his spyglass at the distant ship.
A pirate often carried a spyglass.
With his spyglass in hand, he scanned the horizon for danger.