The word "kriegel" is spelled with eight letters: k-r-i-e-g-e-l. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈkriːɡəl/. The first sound is a long "i" sound, followed by a "g" sound that is pronounced in the back of the throat. The "e" is pronounced like a schwa, and the final "el" is pronounced like "ull." "Kriegel" is a German surname that means "little war" and is often used to refer to a piece of armor worn by knights in the Middle Ages.