How Do You Spell SPECKLE?

Pronunciation: [spˈɛkə͡l] (IPA)

Speckle is a seven-letter word that is spelled as /ˈspɛkəl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The phonetics of this word comprise a voiceless velar stop /k/, an unstressed schwa /ə/, and a lateral approximant /l/. The word refers to a small mark or spot, often of a contrasting color. It is commonly used in the context of animal fur or feathers. The spelling of this word follows the conventional English spelling rules, with the 'ck' representing the /k/ sound when followed by an unstressed vowel.

SPECKLE Meaning and Definition

1. Speckle (noun) refers to a small and irregularly shaped mark or spot that appears on a particular surface, usually resulting from the presence or application of a different color, substance, or texture. It is characterized by its distinct shape, size, and color, and can often be seen as a contrast or deviation from the surrounding area.

   In the field of optics, speckle can also be used to describe the random and granular pattern that emerges when coherent light, such as laser light, is scattered or reflected off a rough or textured surface. This phenomenon occurs due to the interference of multiple waves, resulting in a speckled pattern that can be seen when observing the surface or when looking at the scattered light itself.

   As a verb, to speckle means to mark or cover a surface with speckles or specks, introducing small spots or irregular marks. This action can be intentional, where speckles are deliberately applied for decorative purposes, as seen in artistic techniques like pointillism. It can also occur naturally, such as when animal fur or feathers exhibit speckled patterns as a form of camouflage or for social signaling.

   Overall, speckle refers to the unique appearance of small, irregular spots or marks found on a surface, either naturally or deliberately applied, adding variation and interest to the visual texture.

2. • A small speck; a spot or stain of a colour different from that of the object.

   • To mark with small spots of a different colour.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SPECKLE

• specile
• specaly
• spinkle
• specal
• spokle
• sprikle
• sparckle
• spocke
• sprkle
• speckin
• specll
• speakle
• spacile
• specl
• specila
• spackle
• speculem
• spelke
• sperule
• spckl
• speckilde
• Speuke
• Sheckse
• seckue
• Spynkele
• spickley
• Specknel
• Soecke
• Spechte

Etymology of SPECKLE

The word "speckle" comes from the Middle English term "spekle", which is derived from the Old English word "specca". The Old English word "specca" meant "a spot" or "a speck". Its origin is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "spekōną", meaning "to spot" or "to speckle". Ultimately, the exact etymology of "speckle" is not fully known.

Similar spelling words for SPECKLE

• special,
• specular,
• speckled,
• speechless,
• spiegel,
• speegle,
• spikelet,
• speculum,
• spicule,
• spicily,
• spacial,
• spackle,
• spiculum,
• speculate,
• speciale,
• speckless.

Plural form of SPECKLE is SPECKLES

Conjugate verb Speckle

CONDITIONAL

I would speckle

you would speckle

he/she/it would speckle

we would speckle

they would speckle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be speckling

you would be speckling

he/she/it would be speckling

we would be speckling

they would be speckling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have speckle

you would have speckle

he/she/it would have speckle

we would have speckle

they would have speckle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been speckling

you would have been speckling

he/she/it would have been speckling

we would have been speckling

they would have been speckling

FUTURE

I will speckle

you will speckle

he/she/it will speckle

we will speckle

they will speckle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be speckling

you will be speckling

he/she/it will be speckling

we will be speckling

they will be speckling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have speckled

you will have speckled

he/she/it will have speckled

we will have speckled

they will have speckled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been speckling

you will have been speckling

he/she/it will have been speckling

we will have been speckling

they will have been speckling

IMPERATIVE

you speckle

we let´s speckle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to speckle

PAST

I speckled

you speckled

he/she/it speckled

we speckled

they speckled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was speckling

you were speckling

he/she/it was speckling

we were speckling

they were speckling

PAST PARTICIPLE

speckled

PAST PERFECT

I had speckled

you had speckled

he/she/it had speckled

we had speckled

they had speckled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been speckling

you had been speckling

he/she/it had been speckling

we had been speckling

they had been speckling

PRESENT

I speckle

you speckle

he/she/it speckles

we speckle

they speckle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am speckling

you are speckling

he/she/it is speckling

we are speckling

they are speckling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

speckling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have speckled

you have speckled

he/she/it has speckled

we have speckled

they have speckled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been speckling

you have been speckling

he/she/it has been speckling

we have been speckling

they have been speckling

I would have speckled

we would have speckled

you would have speckled

he/she/it would have speckled

they would have speckled