ace of spades

Questions

How do you pronounce ace of spades?

The recorded pronunciation is /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/.

What does ace of spades mean?

the ace in the spade suit; sometimes taken as a portent of death

How to pronounce ace of spades

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ace of spades”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/eɪs.əv.speɪdz/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ace of spades”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ace of spades” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.