Heres the requested information on "spiel":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
- Noun: a long or elaborate speech or story, especially one used as a means of persuasion or as an excuse.
- Verb: to talk at length, especially in an aggressive or persuasive manner.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /spiːl/
- UK: /spiːl/
4. Origin and Usage:
- Origin: The word "spiel" comes from German "spiel" meaning "play" or "game." It was first used in English in the 1870s.
- Usage: "Spiel" is often used to describe a long or elaborate speech or story used to persuade someone or as an excuse. It can also be used as a verb to describe talking at length, especially in an aggressive or persuasive manner.
5. Synonyms:
- Noun: speech, talk, address, monologue, oration, discourse
- Verb: talk, chatter, gab, prattle, blather
6. Related Words:
- spied, spies, spile, spilt, spine, spiny, spite, spits, spitz, spode
7. Example Sentences:
- Noun: "The salesman gave his spiel about the benefits of the new product."
- Verb: "He kept spieling about how great his new job was."