Spiel can mean a polishedsmooth, skillful, and carefully prepared, especially in speaking bit of talk, a long speech, or, in a different sense, to replayto perform or play again from the beginning a melodya tune; the main sequence of musical notes in a song. The everyday noun use is the one most people mean when they ask for the meaning of spiel.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ʃpiːl/
Easy pronunciation: SHEEL (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, with the vowel stressed.
Noun meaning smooth, persuasive talk or a prepared sales pitch.
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Spiel Meaning
slick sales talk or a prepared pitch
Part of speech: noun
Definition: plausible, smooth talk, often used by a salesperson or someone trying to persuade others
Example: The salesperson delivered the same spiel to every customer who walked in.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- line of gab — A natural substitute for the noun sense of persuasive talk.
- patter — Works for smooth, practiced talk, especially in sales or performance contexts.
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Other Meanings of Spiel
Meaning 2
talk for a long time
Part of speech: verb
Definition: speak at great length about something
Example: He spieled for ten minutes about his new project.
Meaning 3
play a tune again
Part of speech: verb
Definition: replay a melody
Example: The musician spieled the melody on the piano.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- play — Fits only this musical sense, not the talkative senses.
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Spiel Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- line of gab
- patter
replay a melody
- play
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse spiel with spill, but they are different words.
- Spiel as a noun usually means smooth, persuasive talk, not just any speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does spiel mean?
Spiel usually means smooth, often persuasive talk, especially a sales pitch or a rehearsed explanation. It can also mean to talk at great length, or in a separate sense to replay a melody.
What are common synonyms for spiel?
For the noun meaning, common synonyms include line of gab and patter. For the verb meaning of talking at length, there are fewer close substitutes in the supplied data.
Is spiel a positive word?
Usually not. It often suggests talk that is slick, rehearsed, or overly polished, though it can be neutral in some contexts.
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