Phonetic Breakdown of "spies"
Learn how to break down "spies" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/spaɪz/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
S P AY1 Z
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
- Stress the first syllable
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Definition of "spies"
Pronunciation: /spaɪz/
Noun
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A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
Verb
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To act as a spy.Example: "During the Cold War, Russia and America would each spy on each other for recon."
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To spot; to catch sight of.Example: "I think I can spy that hot guy coming over here."
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To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
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To explore; to see; to view; inspect and examine secretly, as a country.
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