how to pronounce spells

/ˈspɛlz/

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spells is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of spells in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… economy and spells certain devastation …”

meanings of spells

noun:

Plural of spell.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of spell.

name:

Plural of Spell.

spells frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word spells occurs in english on average 6.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.